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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

5 days in Jaisalmer

A golden fort city and gateway to the Thar Desert. Here's how to spend 5 days in Jaisalmer: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Jaisalmer trip is February, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
February, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Kingdom of Jaisalmer~$5
The Kingdom of Jaisalmer was a kingdom in the far-western part of present-day Rajasthan, India, from the mid-12th century CE until 1947. In 1156 CE, Rawal Jaisal moved his capital
12:30
Jaisalmer Wind Park
The Jaisalmer Wind Park is India's second largest and globally the fifth-largest operational onshore wind farm. This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western In
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency~$5
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency is one of the 200 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Rajasthan state in India. It is part of Jaisalmer district.
12:30
Gadisar Lake
Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal Bhati in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by his successor Rawal
16:00
Bada Bagh
Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh is a garden complex located about six kilometers north of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Overlooking a mango plantation sits a set of r
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Day 3

09:00
Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples~$18
Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hil
12:30
Jaisalmer Fort~$18
Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's
16:00
Jaisalmer~$5
Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden City, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur, in the heart of th
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Day 4

09:00
Jaisalmer district~$5
Jaisalmer district is the largest district in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and the third largest district in India. Located in Marwar, the city of Jaisalmer is the administrative
12:30
Jaisalmer Formation~$5
The Jaisalmer Formation is a Middle to Late Jurassic-aged geologic formation located in India near the city of Jaisalmer that consists mainly of marine deposits. The formation was
16:00
Local food tour of Jaisalmer~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Jaisalmer.
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Day 5

09:00
Jaisalmer Airport~$5
Jaisalmer Airport is a domestic airport serving Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It is located 12.6 kilometres (7.8 mi) from the city centre. The airport operates as a civil enclave on
12:30
Local food tour of Jaisalmer~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Jaisalmer.
16:00
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency~$5
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency is one of the 200 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Rajasthan state in India. It is part of Jaisalmer district.

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What 5 days in Jaisalmer costs

What this trip costs

$1,207
Flights$45037%
Stay$23419%
Activities$13311%
Food$19516%
Local transport$786%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$241/day

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5 days in Jaisalmer: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Jaisalmer?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Jaisalmer, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Jaisalmer?+

Start with Kingdom of Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer Wind Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Jaisalmer cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?+

The best months to visit Jaisalmer are February, March, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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