Rajasthan
Osian
Eighth-century sandstone temples on the desert road north of Jodhpur.
Osian holds a cluster of Jain and Hindu temples from the Gurjara-Pratihara period, sitting on the edge of the dunes. It is an easy 65 km from Jodhpur and pairs naturally with a first-night desert camp.
What to see
- 01
Sachiya Mata Temple
Hilltop shrine reached by a covered stairway of carved arches.
- 02
Mahavira Jain Temple
One of the oldest surviving Jain temples in western India.
- 03
Osian Sand Dunes
Camel rides and desert camps, considerably quieter than Sam.
