Jaisalmer weekend trip from Delhi
A lived-in sandstone fort and Thar dunes
- By road
- 844 km
- By bus
- ≈ 18 h
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹3,500 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Swarn Nagari Ex 12249Daily
5:59 pm
Delhi Cantt
15 h 1 min
9:00 am+1
Jaisalmer
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Jaisalmer.
- Direct busAbout 18 h. Lowest fare we've seen: ₹2,000 a seat.
- By road844 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJaisalmer, in town.
- Nearest airportJaisalmer, 5 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Nov–Feb
Avoid: Apr–Jul
Jan
22°
9°
1d rain
Feb
27°
14°
0d rain
Mar
32°
19°
1d rain
Apr
38°
25°
0d rain
May
41°
27°
1d rain
Jun
40°
28°
2d rain
Jul
37°
28°
6d rain
Aug
35°
26°
5d rain
Sep
36°
26°
2d rain
Oct
35°
23°
1d rain
Nov
29°
17°
0d rain
Dec
24°
11°
0d rain
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — inside the fort
- 10:30 amJaisalmer Fort: Raj Mahal museum and the Jain temples
- 1:30 pmLunch inside the fort
- 4:00 pmPatwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli
- 6:30 pmSunset from Vyas Chhatri
Day 2 — Gadisar, Bada Bagh and the dunes
- 7:00 amGadisar Lake at sunrise
- 9:00 amBada Bagh cenotaphs (6 km)
- 11:00 amKuldhara, the abandoned Paliwal village
- 5:00 pmCamel ride onto the dunes for sunset, folk music and dinner at camp
Day 3 — return
- 6:30 amDune sunrise and breakfast at camp
- 9:00 amBack to town; Desert Culture Centre & Museum near Gadisar
- 12:30 pmLunch, and lassi at Bhang Shop by the fort's first gate
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Jaisalmer: questions people ask
How far is Jaisalmer from Delhi?
About 844 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 18 h and the Swarn Nagari Ex takes 15 h 1 min to Jaisalmer.
What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
Nov–Feb. Avoid Apr–Jul.
Is there a train from Delhi to Jaisalmer?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Swarn Nagari Ex (12249): it leaves Delhi Cantt at 5:59 pm and reaches Jaisalmer at 9:00 am the next day (daily).
How much is the bus from Delhi to Jaisalmer?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹2,000 a seat, and the journey takes about 18 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer?
Warmest in May (days around 41°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 9°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 6 rainy days.
Can I do Jaisalmer in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Jaisalmer covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Jaisalmer cost?
From about ₹3,500 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Jaisalmer this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.