Travel
We took the night train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and arrived at around 6am. The journey was pretty easy going and our first experience of the sleeper class (the most basic without A/C or bedding).
Accommodation
We stayed at a fab hostel called Nomads Guesthouse. We were recommended to stay here by other travellers that we had met and we can really understand why! Their hospitality is endless, they really do take care of you. The rooms are basic as most are in India but they are clean and the beds are comfy! The rooftop restaurant is a great place to chill with a great view of the fort and the food is good. The location is perfect for exploring the city.
What did we do??
We didn't actually do a lot other than the desert trek (please see other post for info) - unfortunately I was ill which meant we were confined to the guest house for 1 and a half days! However, below are some of the places we visited.
The Fort
Unlike other forts we had seen this one is actually lived in and is home to plenty of restaurants, shops and cafes! It has beautiful little windy streets with loads of character. We enjoyed just spending time wandering around and bargaining over a few clothing items / head scarves which we bought for desert trip!
Other things to see in Jaisalmer:
We took the night train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and arrived at around 6am. The journey was pretty easy going and our first experience of the sleeper class (the most basic without A/C or bedding).
Accommodation
We stayed at a fab hostel called Nomads Guesthouse. We were recommended to stay here by other travellers that we had met and we can really understand why! Their hospitality is endless, they really do take care of you. The rooms are basic as most are in India but they are clean and the beds are comfy! The rooftop restaurant is a great place to chill with a great view of the fort and the food is good. The location is perfect for exploring the city.
What did we do??
We didn't actually do a lot other than the desert trek (please see other post for info) - unfortunately I was ill which meant we were confined to the guest house for 1 and a half days! However, below are some of the places we visited.
The Fort
Unlike other forts we had seen this one is actually lived in and is home to plenty of restaurants, shops and cafes! It has beautiful little windy streets with loads of character. We enjoyed just spending time wandering around and bargaining over a few clothing items / head scarves which we bought for desert trip!
Other things to see in Jaisalmer:
- Jain Temple - This temple is inside the fort, its really beautiful, although expensive for its size (200rs inc. audio guide - although be warned they want your passport to secure the guides!).
- Raj Mahal - The 7 storied royal palace inside the fort with lovely architecture.
- Bara Bagh - Around 6km from the town, this is a special burial place for the royal family of Jaisalmer, the buildings are beautiful.
- The Haveli's - We didn't actually go into any as we ran out of time, but admired some from outside. They are beautiful Private mansions often built with spectacular architecture by rich Indian families! (Good ones to see are - Diwan Nath Mahal ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli)
- Gadsisar Lake - (Once a water reservoir to the whole of Rajasthan!) Now a relaxed and beautifully calm place to spend some time. It is surrounded by little temples and lots of birds so a nice place away from the crowds!
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| Jaisalmer Fort perimeter wall |
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| Daal Bhati Churma |
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| Dogs escaping the lunchtime heat |
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| The narrow inner fort alleys |
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| Bara Bagh |
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