Jodhpur : By Rail
Jodhpur is on the Western Railway broad-gauge network and is linked to various centres in the region by express and passenger trains. Some important links are those that connect with New Delhi, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Train journeys are usually long because of the distances involved, and it is advisable to carry light snacks as most stations en route do not serve much by way of food. Excellent connection to Jaipur by Inter City Express (4.5 hours), connected to Delhi by a Superfast overnight train, Mandore Express, connected to Calcutta by Howrah Express. There are also trains to Kalka, via Chandigarh, and Jammu Tavi. Further, there is a weekly connection to Chennai. The Railway Station is in the heart of the town. Enquiries » 131, 132.
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Bikaner By Rail
Bikaner is well connected with Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bhatinda by broad-guage and Delhi with metre-gauge.
Jaisalmer : By Rail
Jaisalmer is connected to Jodhpur by a broad gauge line via Phalodi on two-train services, one a passenger and the other an express. It is an overnight journey through some of the remotest, most desolate parts of Rajasthan, with stations far and few in between.
Jodhpur : By Air
Indian Airlines/Alliance Air links Jodhpur with Mumbai and Delhi, usually on flights that also connect with Jaipur and Udaipur. While the season from October to March sees two flights connecting Jodhpur to Delhi and Mumbai daily (the Mumbai flight also connects to Udaipur), the summer season (April to September) forces a reduction in flights to almost half.
The Airport is 5 km from downtown. One can use taxis or auto-rickshaws to get to one's destination in town. Auto-rickshaw fares vary. The Indian Airlines City Office is on Circuit House Road, Near
Jaisalmer : By Road
Jaisalmer is connected by good roads to Jodhpur (285 km), Bikaner via Pokran (330 km), and Barmer via Devikot (153 km). Ra¬jasthan Roadways' buses connect Jaisalmer with important towns like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Barmer. Deluxe coaches de¬part for Jaipur in the evenings while pri¬vate buses also ply to Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer and Jodhpur. For reservations and enquiries contact the Bus Stand
Chittaurgarh : By Rail
Railway connects Chittaurgarh on me¬tre and broadgauge with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Khandwa, Indore, Ratlam, Mandsore, Kota, Bundi, Kachiguda etc.
Some important trains reaching Chittau¬rgarh are Chetak Express (Delhi-Udaipur), Meenakshi Express (Jaipur-Secundrabad),
Chittaur-Ahmedabad (Fast Passenger).
For enquires contact the Railway Station a 40131.
Railway Reservation Office, Platform No. 1, a 40131. Timings: 1000 to 1700 hrs.
