Trip costs · Jaisalmer · from Chandigarh
How much does a Jaisalmer trip from Chandigarh cost?
About ₹26,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹13,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Jaisalmer, about 15 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chandigarh on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹26,000 |
| March | Good time to go | ₹24,000 |
| April | Extreme desert heat | ₹24,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹28,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Jaisalmer | ₹5,160 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,200 a night | ₹8,625 |
| Food | ₹6,900 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,815 |
| Total | ₹26,000 |
Getting from Chandigarh to Jaisalmer
- 🚆 Train — train to Jaisalmer: about 15 hours each way, ₹2,580 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Jaisalmer + taxi share: about 4 hours door to door, ₹14,540 per person there and back.
Best time to go
The golden fort and a night under the stars in the Thar. The best months are October to February. Avoid April to August: extreme desert heat.
Making it cheaper
- Going in March instead of November saves about ₹2,000 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹2,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹26,500 for two — 15 hours each way by train, 4 by air.
- April costs about ₹2,000 less than November, but it is the off season there: extreme desert heat.
Questions
How much does a Jaisalmer trip from Chandigarh cost for 2 people?
About ₹26,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹13,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,200 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chandigarh to Jaisalmer?
By train to Jaisalmer: about 15 hours each way and ₹2,580 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Jaisalmer + taxi share) takes about 4 hours and costs about ₹14,540 per person.
When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
October to February. Avoid April to August: extreme desert heat.
How much does a solo or family trip to Jaisalmer from Chandigarh cost?
Solo: about ₹18,000; Family of 4: about ₹47,000; 4 friends: about ₹52,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.