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Major city · India

OsiyanOsian

Half a day to see the temple ruins, or one night for a camel safari into the Thar Desert. A stop between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, not a base.

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Osiyan is a small desert town 65 km north of Jodhpur, known for 16 Hindu and Jain temples carved between the 8th and 12th centuries. Most are ruins, but the Sacchiyay Mata Temple and Mahaveera Jain Temples are well preserved. The main draw is the surrounding Thar Desert: camel safaris, village walks and overnight camps. Most travellers spend one night at a desert camp or pass through on the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer road.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though rain is light)
Airport
JDH
Nights
1

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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Osiyan112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Osiyan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi Jodhpur–Osiyan one-waycheck₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35)
  • Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sacchiyay Mata TempleMahaveera Jain TemplesCamel safaris in the Thar DesertKatan Baori step-well
Airports
JDH Jodhpur Airport (About 65 km (40 mi) south; taxi or bus to Osiyan takes about 1.5 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    41°C (106°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F) low), wettest Jul (6 rain days), driest Nov (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Osiyan: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

25°C (77°F)

8°C (46°F)

1 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

11°C (52°F)

1 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

17°C (63°F)

1 rd

Apr

39°C (102°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jun

41°C (106°F)

29°C (84°F)

4 rd

Jul

37°C (99°F)

27°C (81°F)

6 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Sep

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

Oct

36°C (97°F)

19°C (66°F)

1 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

13°C (55°F)

0 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

9°C (48°F)

0 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking covers the temple area and step-well. For desert camps and village safaris, arrange transport through your camp or hire a taxi from Jodhpur.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Jodhpurgo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Bus or train, about 1.5 h

Blue city, Mehrangarh Fort, markets.

Jaisalmergo

Door to door: About 3.5 h

Bus or train via Phalodi, about 3 h

Golden fort and desert safaris; best as a separate stop.

Khuricaution

Door to door: About 4 h

Taxi or bus via Jaisalmer, about 3.5 h

Remote desert village with sand dunes; requires overnight.

Ranakpur

caution

Door to door: About 3.5 h

Taxi via Jodhpur, about 3 h

Famous Jain temple; combine with a Jodhpur day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Desert camps outside town

Camp Thar and The Camel Camp offer tents, meals and safari packages; book ahead.

Osiyan town

Basic guesthouses near the temple area; fewer amenities than the camps.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Desert camp tent (per person, with meals)2 × 1 night × ₹3,000₹6,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000₹8,000
Camel safari, half-day2 × ₹2,000 · check₹4,000
Taxi Jodhpur–Osiyan one-way1 × ₹2,000 · check₹2,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹2,000
Trip total≈ ₹11,000 per person per day, bed included₹22,000≈ US$250

2026 estimate in rupees; transport to/from Jodhpur excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Chai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Thali meal at a basic restaurant₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Bottled water (1 L)₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Camel safari, half-daycheck₹1,000–4,000 (≈ US$12–50)
Taxi Jodhpur–Osiyan one-waycheck₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Osiyan is safe for tourists. The main risks are heatstroke in summer, negotiating safari prices without a written agreement, and limited medical facilities — the nearest hospital is in Jodhpur.
  • Camel safari prices vary widely: confirm what is included (meals, water, guide) before booking.
  • Temple ruins are unprotected in places; watch your step on loose stones.
  • Carry cash — there are no ATMs in Osiyan (check).
  • Last train from Jodhpur to Osiyan is early evening; check the schedule.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Jodhpur → Osiyan by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), about 1.5 h (check)
  • Jodhpur → Osiyan by taxi: ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35), about 1.5 h (check)
  • Osiyan → Jaisalmer by bus: about ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), about 3 h (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
  • हाँ / नहीं — Yes / No (haan / nahin)
  • पानी — Water (paani)
  • बिल दीजिए — The bill, please (bil deejiye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Osiyan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though rain is light) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Sacchiyay Mata Temple, Mahaveera Jain Temples and Katan Baori with verified opening hours and entry fees.
  2. Eat pages for Cafe Osian and desert camp dining with last-order times.
  3. Sleep pages for Camp Thar and The Camel Camp with seasonal rates and booking links.
  4. Desert safari fixture with price bands and inclusions.

Meanwhile

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