About Osian

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Overview

Osian is a desert temple town northwest of Jodhpur, known for its sandstone shrines rising from the Thar scrub. It makes a quieter stop on the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer route, with time for the Sachiya Mata and Mahavira temples.

Best Time to Visit Osian

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MarBest Window

Why visit

Mild days for the temples and cool, clear evenings in the dune camps. Many camps open only for this season.

Keep in mind

Winter nights in the desert can be cold. Camps are busiest around Christmas and New Year.

How to Reach Osian

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Osian is about 65 km north of Jodhpur, roughly 1.5 hours by road. Osian has its own railway station on the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer line, with a few daily trains from Jodhpur. Jodhpur Airport, about 70 km away, is the nearest airport. Buses run between Jodhpur and Osian.

Getting Around Osian

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

The temples are close together in town and easy on foot. Camps arrange camel and jeep rides on the dunes around Osian. There are no app cabs; hire a taxi from Jodhpur for the day.

Best Areas to Stay in Osian

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Desert camps around Osian

Desert experience

Tented camps among the dunes outside town, with camel rides, dinner and folk music.

Osian town

Pilgrims and budget travellers

A few simple guesthouses and dharamshalas near the Sachiya Mata and Mahavira temples.

Jodhpur

Day trippers

Many visitors see Osian as a day trip and stay in Jodhpur, which has far more hotels.