Jaisalmer trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
Golden desert city with a living fort, havelis and camping at Sam Sand Dunes. The best time to visit Jaisalmer is October to February, and April to June is best avoided (extreme heat). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.
Plan your Jaisalmer trip and see the full cost
Jaisalmer at a glance
- State
- Rajasthan
- Best months
- October to February
- Best avoided
- April to June (extreme heat)
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Nearest airport
- JSA (in town)
- Nearest railway station
- Jaisalmer (JSM)
- Good for
- heritage, adventure, nature
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort
How much does a trip to Jaisalmer cost?
About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Jaisalmer.
What to eat in Jaisalmer
- Ker sangri
- Dal baati
- Ghotua laddu
Top things to do in Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer Fort: A living fort where 3,000 people still live. about 3 hours. free entry
- Sam Sand Dunes camp: Camel rides, folk music and a night under stars. about 12 hours. entry about ₹2,500
- Patwon ki Haveli: Five merchants' havelis carved like lace. about 1 hour. entry about ₹100
- Gadisar Lake: A 14th-century lake with chhatris. about 1 hour. free entry
- Kuldhara village: A village abandoned overnight in 1825. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹50
- Bada Bagh: Royal cenotaphs among wind turbines. about 1 hour. entry about ₹100
- Jaisalmer War Museum: Tanks and the story of Longewala. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹50
How to get to Jaisalmer
To reach Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer has its own airport (JSA), and Jaisalmer (JSM) is the railway station.
Frequently asked questions about Jaisalmer
When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
The best months for Jaisalmer are October to February. April to June: extreme heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Jaisalmer cost?
On the ground in Jaisalmer a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Jaisalmer. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Jaisalmer?
Plan at least 2 days in Jaisalmer. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Jaisalmer?
Try Ker sangri, Dal baati, Ghotua laddu.
How do you get to Jaisalmer?
To reach Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer has its own airport (JSA), and Jaisalmer (JSM) is the railway station.
Similar places to visit
- Ranthambore, Rajasthan
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Mount Abu, Rajasthan
- Pushkar, Rajasthan
Costs are estimates built from public data, official fares and traveller reports. Always check prices before you book. How TripRoast works.