Hotels in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a small town. The fort and the town are not particularly clean - infact they are littered. 1. The main points of interest can easily be covered within half a day i.e. Jaisalmer Fort, Gadisagar lake and Havelis. I would strongly recommend a guide. 2. The next most important thing to do is a camel desert safari. Most trip organisers offer a package beginnig with the jeep safari to 'Kuldhara' village and 'Bada bhag', followed by camel ride at sunset followed by a cultural program in the camps and dinner. Option to either return back to city or stay over at the tents. The better thing to do is a Camel safari far into the desert with dinner cooked right in the middle of the desert. Option to either return back the same day or sleep under the stars and return the next morning. 3. You could consider spending a few hrs on shopping - spare the shops inside the fort that are overpriced. Bargain upto 10-15% in shops outside.

Jaisalmer is beautiful. I gave myself 3 days, but it wasn't enough. I'd have liked to go on A camel trek but I think that means leaving at least a week to see the fort, go to the desert, and also spend some time just wandering around looking at the wonderful stone architecture. Every building here seems to be intricately carved to perfection, and the old city is lovely. Due to the tourism, there are great places to eat everywhere, mostly in the fort where guest houses have super rooftop terrace restaurants, and have a look in the shops for pretty trinkets, amazing scarfs and loads more things for the home like bed spreads and cushion covers. Also lots of hippy clothes hanging all over the walls of the fort if you like that kind of thing. All the shops and guest homes will offer camel treks. 1500 rs seems average for a day and night in the desert, this will include food and everything.

Desert safari, tent stay, camel rides, mandir palace, jaisalmer fort, patwaon ki haveli...all these are just lovely and must places to visit. Eating at Amrit Ras was awesome,.hot phulkas, jeera rice and dal baati churma plus marwari kulfi....dahi etc. All was perfect. You can discover Jaisalmer by walk starting with Mandir Palace at Gandhi Chiwk, then to Patwaon ki Haveli by walk then to Jaisalmer fort by walk....in between comes Amrit Ras and market to explore... You can move to Desert Safari to sam dunes at Kk Resorts or Ratnawali camps where I stayed, it seems offshoot but services and quality of services given.at Ratnawali camps is good. Price wise too its good on pocket. Please do visit war memorial in morning or afternoon and then Gadisar lake at end next day evening post returning from camp from sand dunes.

Jaisalmer is a small beautiful town. It is not as crowded as Jodphur or Jaipur and it is just amazingly beautiful. The desert safari is a must! We did not sleep over the desert and do not believe it is really necessary but the experience of riding a camel for an hour on your own (if so you choose), reach a camp, and have your diner beneath the stars is indescribable (take your wine bottle). We were initially scared of going there as you have to take the train (or a very long car drive) and to be honest the train stations do not help much. We booked a 1st class ticket (in advance) and while we waited for the trains we saw rats in the Jodhpur station all over which scared my wife to death and we almost gave up on proceeding. However once inside the train, the experience was surreal. We had a cabin with 2 beds just for ourselves (no food on the going trip so take your own). It was very spacious and "reasonably clean" (possible to live with). The toilets were western and again "reasonably clean". After going through it we can definitely say we recommend it. Jaisalmer is worth the 5,5hor train voyage and hold a top place on our favorite places in India!

Jaisalmer is a beautiful heritage city and a must visit destination if you are visiting rajasthan. The yellow rocks, yellow stone carved houses and yellow sand make it a true golden city. The architecture is mesmerising. The stay can be 2-3 days. One can largely complete all sight seeing points around the city in 1- 1 1/2 days and 1 day visit to Sam sand dunes which is amazing. Do not plan a longer holiday unless you want to explore the deserts and spend some lonely time. While doing sight seeing in city, explore fort area walking in the lanes and by-lanes rather than taking vehicles if you like to travel like a localite.

There are two parts to a Jaisalmer trip. 1. The desert safari and 2. Exploring the city. Jaisalmer provides the great opportunity to experience the desert. I strongly recommend spending one night in the desert. Its a great way to be close to nature. The city, on the other hand, boasts of fine architecture. Visit the Jaisalmer fort and the havelis. The Gadsisar lake provides provides a contrasting sight. To summarize, Jaisalmer has a great balance of nature and history. For non veg food visit Milan Restaurant and Monica Restaurant. Both are close to the fort and can be easily found. Summer can be really hot; autumn, winter and spring is probably the best time to visit.