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4.6

Jaisalmer

800 km from Delhi

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Jodhpur

590 km from Delhi

Jaisalmer vs Jodhpur — Which Rajasthan City to Visit By Car?

OPTION A

Jaisalmer

Golden city, Thar Desert magic, sand dunes and camels, living fort

Drive Time

11-12 hours

Cab Fare

₹17,600 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹3,000-6,000/person

Best Time

October-March

Best For

Desert loversAdventure seekersPhotographersCultural explorers

Top Highlights

Jaisalmer Fort (living fort)
Sam Sand Dunes
Desert Safari
Patwon ki Haveli
Gadisar Lake
Desert Camping

Advantages

  • +Unique desert and sand dune experience
  • +Living fort — people still live inside
  • +Magical desert camping under stars
  • +Camel safari through Thar Desert
  • +Stunning golden sandstone architecture
  • +Less touristy than Jodhpur

Drawbacks

  • -Very far from Delhi (11-12 hours)
  • -Extremely hot in summer
  • -Limited activities beyond desert
  • -Remote location — fewer amenities
  • -More expensive overall
OPTION B

Jodhpur

Blue city, mighty Mehrangarh, spice markets, Rajput warrior heritage

Drive Time

8-9 hours

Cab Fare

₹12,980 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹2,500-5,000/person

Best Time

October-March

Best For

History buffsFoodiesBlue city fansGateway travelers

Top Highlights

Mehrangarh Fort
Blue City Views
Clock Tower Market
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jaswant Thada
Mandore Gardens

Advantages

  • +Mehrangarh — India's most magnificent fort
  • +Famous blue city photography spots
  • +Better food scene — mirchi vada, makhania lassi
  • +More accessible from Delhi
  • +Gateway to Jaisalmer and Udaipur
  • +Better shopping and markets

Drawbacks

  • -Less unique than desert experience
  • -More urban and congested
  • -No sand dune experience
  • -Can be very hot in late summer
Point by Point

Head-to-HeadComparison

Category
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Winner
Distance from Delhi
800 km (11-12 hrs)
590 km (8-9 hrs)
Jodhpur
Cab Cost (Round Trip)
₹17,600 (sedan)
₹12,980 (sedan)
Jodhpur
Unique Experience
Desert camping + sand dunes
Blue city + Mehrangarh Fort
Jaisalmer
Fort Experience
Living fort (unique)
Mehrangarh (grander)
Draw
Adventure Activities
Desert safari, dune bashing
Zip-lining at Mehrangarh
Jaisalmer
Food & Shopping
Limited options
Excellent markets and food
Jodhpur
Photography
Golden sandstone + desert
Blue houses + Mehrangarh
Draw
Value for Money
Higher costs overall
Better value
Jodhpur

Expert Analysis

Our Verdict

Choose Jaisalmer for a once-in-a-lifetime desert experience — sand dune camping under stars, camel safaris, and a magical golden fort. Choose Jodhpur for India's most magnificent fort (Mehrangarh), the iconic blue city views, incredible food, and better overall value. Visit both on a Rajasthan circuit for the complete experience.

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