Longewala — Trips & Tours

Longewala is a historic battle site in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer, famous for the 1971 Battle of Longewala where Indian forces successfully defended against Pakistani tanks. It's now a popular tourist attraction with war memorials and desert landscapes.

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What is the significance of Longewala?

Longewala is famous for the 1971 Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War, where a small Indian force successfully defended against a much larger Pakistani tank regiment.

How far is Longewala from Jaisalmer?

Longewala is approximately 120 kilometers from Jaisalmer city, about a 2-3 hour drive through the desert terrain.

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