Jaisalmer in Rajasthan holds an important place among the tourist destination of the world. The city is also known as the �Golden City� as most of the Fort and monuments in the city are made of golden yellow sandstone. Jaisalmer covers a total area of about 38401 square km is one of the most prominent desert cities in India. This city also forms a part of the Great Indian Desert or the Thar Desert and has a large number of tourist attractions. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete Tourist guide in Jaisalmer.

There are a large number of tourist attractions in Jaisalmer Rajasthan, important among them include the Jain Temples, Royal Palace, Nathmal Ji Ki Havelim Patwon Ji Ki Haveli, Salim Ji Ki Haveli, Gadsisar Lake, Government Museum, Desert National Park, and the Jaisalmer Fort. One can also go for an excursion from Jaipur to nearby places like Amar Sagar Lake, Bada Bagh, Wood Fossil Park and Mool Sagar.

The city is well accessible by roads, railways and airways. Jodhpur Airport which is about 300 km from the city is the nearest airhead. Jaisalmer is connected by trains from Delhi like the luxury �Palace on Wheels�. Moreover the city has a very good road network with National Highway No. 15 passing through the city. There are regular luxury bus services operated by major transport operators from different cities in India to Jaisalmer.

Being a desert region, summers are very hot in Jaisalmer with temperature mounting up to 40�C and so light cotton clothes are best during this season. Winters are pleasant with an average temperature of about 25�C. However, the night temperature during winters sometimes falls below 7�C. Summer season starts from April and continues till August while winter is between November and March. The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is between October and March.

The city also provides a wide range of accommodation to the tourist. Accommodation in the city ranges from Luxury and Heritage Hotels to Budget and Economy Hotels. These hotels in Jaisalmer provide a large number of amenities to the tourists and offer a wonderful stay in the city amidst comfort and luxury.

Some important facts about city which will give you a complete tour guide in Jaisalmer are:

Location:     Western Part of Rajasthan
Language Spoken:     Rajasthani, Hindi and Urdu
Religion:     Hindu and Islam
Population:     5.08 Lakhs
STD Code:     02992

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