About Osian

Osian an oasis in the desert, located near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is a famous ancient trading town, known for its exquisite camel safaris and undulating terrain punctuated by desert stretches which provide a brilliant opportunity for people to experience the Thar Desert at its spectacular best. Osian is famous as home to the cluster of ruined Brahmanical and Jain temples dating from the 8th to 11th centuries. The city was a major religious centre of the kingdom of Marwar during the Pratihara dynasty. Of the 18 shrines in the group, the Surya or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and the main Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira stands out in their grace and architecture.

How to Reach ::

Airport - Nearest Airport is Jodhpur.

Railway - Situated on the Jodhpur – Phalodi line of North Western Railway Road - Well connected with all major towns as National Highway 11 passes through it.