Jaisalmer to Ramdevra Taxi Service - Pilgrimage Cab
Ramdevra is holy town of Baba Ramdev (Ramsha Pir), incarnation of Lord Krishna, worshipped by Hindus & Muslims both. Temple is 115 km east of Jaisalmer on Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway (NH-68), near Pokhran. Lakhs of devotees visit during Ramdevra Mela (Bhadva Mela, Aug-Sep). Our Jaisalmer to Ramdevra Taxi is dedicated pilgrimage service — clean cars, local drivers who know temple parking, prasad shops, and less crowded darshan timing. Pickup from anywhere: Jaisalmer city hotel, railway station, airport (JSA), Sam Dunes camps.
Road is 4-lane highway till Pokhran, then single but good. No ghat, comfortable even for seniors. Same day return possible: Start 6 AM, darshan 8:30-9:30 AM, back Jaisalmer by 12 noon for city tour.
Jaisalmer to Ramdevra Distance, Time & Route
Route Map
Jaisalmer → Lathi → Pokhran (110 km) → Ramdevra (12 km diversion) = Total 115-120 km one way.
NH-11 → NH-68. 4 lane till Pokhran. No toll except 1 (₹85).
Time: 2 hrs one way, 4-4.5 hrs round trip drive + 1 hr darshan = 5-6 hrs total for same day.
Temple Timings
Open: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Mangla Aarti: 5:00 AM
Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM
Best darshan time: 6-8 AM (less crowd)
Ramdevra Mela: Bhadra month (Aug-Sep) - huge crowd, book cab 2 days before.
Prasad: Churma, Peda available at shops outside.
Jaisalmer to Ramdevra Taxi Fare 2026 - One Way & Round Trip
| Vehicle | Seats | One Way Fare | Round Trip Same Day | Round Trip + Night Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4+1 | ₹2500 | ₹3500 | ₹4000 |
| Ertiga / Triber | 6+1 | ₹3500 | ₹4800 | ₹5500 |
| Innova Crysta | 7+1 | ₹4500 | ₹6000 | ₹7000 |
| Innova Hycross | 7+1 | ₹5500 | ₹7000 | ₹8000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12/17 | 12/17 | ₹7000 | ₹9500 | ₹11000 |
* Toll (₹85) + Parking (₹30) included. Driver night allowance ₹300 extra if halt. Mela time +15%.
Jaisalmer to Ramdevra to Jodhpur - Popular Circuit
Many pilgrims do Jaisalmer → Ramdevra Darshan → Jodhpur drop. Distance: Jaisalmer to Ramdevra 115 km, Ramdevra to Jodhpur 175 km = Total 290 km, 6 hrs. Fare: Sedan ₹5500, Ertiga ₹7000, Innova ₹8500 one-way circuit. Saves 1 day vs returning Jaisalmer. Driver knows shortcut via Pokhran-Phalodi road which saves 20 km.
| Circuit | KM | Sedan | Innova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer → Ramdevra → Jaisalmer (Same Day) | 230 km | ₹3500 | ₹6000 |
| Jaisalmer → Ramdevra → Jodhpur Drop | 290 km | ₹5500 | ₹8500 |
| Jodhpur → Ramdevra → Jaisalmer | 290 km | ₹5500 | ₹8500 |
One Way vs Round Trip - Which to Choose?
- You go Jaisalmer to Ramdevra then to Jodhpur/Bikaner
- Only drop needed, no return
- 2-3 pax with less luggage
- You stay in Jaisalmer hotel, want darshan & back
- Family with seniors/kids - need same car back
- Want to add Pokhran Fort enroute
What to See in Ramdevra + Pokhran Enroute
Ramdevra Temple: Main shrine, Dargah of Ramdev Pir, holy tank (Ram Sarovar), prasad market.
Pokhran Fort (20 km before Ramdevra): 14th century fort, ₹30 entry, 20 min stop.
Pokhran Nuclear Test Site: Just outside town, photo point where 1974 & 1998 tests done.
Our drivers give 30 min free halt at Pokhran Fort on same day round trip.
Best Time & Tips for Ramdevra Yatra
- Best Season: Oct-Feb pleasant (20-28°C), Mela time Aug-Sep huge crowd but spiritual high.
- Start Early: 6 AM start = less crowd darshan 8 AM, back by 12 noon, avoid 44°C afternoon.
- Footwear: Temple requires barefoot, carry socks in summer (floor hot).
- Prasad: Buy inside trust shop, not outside touts - original peda ₹200/kg.
- Senior Citizens: Wheelchair available at temple trust, our driver arranges.
- Combine: Many do Jaisalmer → Ramdevra → Osian → Jodhpur 2-day circuit.