FLIGHTS TO JAISALMER

Jaisalmer is also known as the "Golden Fort City". It is situated at the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is located nearby the border of Pakistan and is also known to be in close proximity with the Thar Desert which makes Desert Safari a popular form of tourist travel destination. A Desert Safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer can be quite an unforgettable experience and wonderful adventure.

Perhaps the most prominent aspect of Jaisalmer city is the Jaisalmer Fort known as "Sonar Kila" and is one of the biggest draws of the Rajasthan state.

If you travel to Jaisalmer fort, you can find shops, hotels, age old havelis (homes) all right inside the fort area making it a rather living fort as compared to most other forts in India which do not have any activities within the fort.

The fort area retains its romantic cobbled pathways, little houses, hawkers in little gulleys, palaces, jain temples, hindu temples and architecture never seen before.

This fort is indeed a living heritage and also definitely a rare chance to actually experience true rich Rajasthani culture with its fantastic glimpse of traditional Rajasthani lifestyle. The Gadi Sagar is a rainwater lake. This lake supplies water to the city and is surrounded by temples and tombs of saints.

If you planning to travel to Jaisalmer, then there are numerous flights to Jaisalmer available. If you intend to fly to Jaisalmer between March and September, then its it is advised to fly en-route Jodhpur.

Jodhpur tends to be more accessible in terms of flight operations throughout the year than in Jaisalmer.

Kingfisher Airlines offers flights from Delhi to Jaisalmer airport.

If you plan to take a flight to Jodhpur airport for your travel to Jaisalmer, then there are various airline companies which offer regular flights from Jodhpur and other cities across India. They are :-

•   Indian Airlines
•   Air Sahara
•   Jet Airways

Jaisalmer has its own airport which is situated around 5 km away from the city center. The airport serves flights to other major Indian cities such as New Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur.

This military airstrip serves limited civilian flights and is managed by the Indian Air Force. The airport is only opened between September to March.