Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| National emergency (all services) | 112 |
| Police | 100 |
| Ambulance | 108 / 102 |
| Tourist helpline (multi-language) | 1800-11-1363 |
| Women’s helpline | 1091 |
| Railway helpline | 139 |
The fuller layer: the emergency guide (city-generic), the healthcare logic, and the desert-trip rule — carry ID and your hotel’s address for every camp drive (the border-area rules go further).
Planning notes
Jaisalmer runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day. The pages linked below carry the deeper detail; this one holds the frame.
On the ground
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.