The best time to visit Rajasthan is from October to April, when the weather is moderate. The heaviest rainfall occurs during summer months, when daily temperatures often break 100 degrees.
Direct flights to Delhi are available from various U.S. cities on American Airlines, Continental, and Air India. Travelers can fly to Jaipur on Air India and Jet Airways, or take a train (indianrail.gov.in).
Inside the fort, behind Jain temple; 91-2992/252-665; doubles from $25.
No. 1 Tourist Complex, Sam Rd.; 91-2992/253-801; hrhhotels.com; doubles from $150.
445 Kotri Para; 91-2992/251-204; killabhawan.com; doubles from $110.
Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer City.
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