Jaisalmer

From Wikitravel

Jaisalmer, the "Golden City", is located on the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan. Close to the border with Pakistan, the city is known for its proximity to the Thar Desert. Desert Safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience.

The city is dominated by the Jaisalmer Fort. Unlike most forts in India, the Jaisalmer Fort is a living fort. There are shops, hotels, age old havelis (homes) inside the fort area.

Table of contents

1 Get in

2 Get around

3 See

4 Do

5 Buy

6 Eat

7 Drink

8 Sleep

9 Get out

10 External links

Get in

Can easily be reached by train from Jodhpur or by bus from Bikaner. When arriving by train you will pass the station of Pokharan, India's nuclear testing area! Another option is to arrive by camel, Jaisalmer is famous for camel trips. The most gruelling is the 14 day trip from Bikaner.

Get around

The walled centre is a pedestrian area, from the gates you can get other means of transport.

See

Do

Just chill, Jaisalmer is a lovely and very relaxing place. Go for a stroll, visit the palace and do the camel trip (trips available from a few hours to 14 days). If you do not feel remotely attracted to camels try a jeep safari into the desert to see the scenery and watch the sun go down.

Buy

The usual textiles and souvenirs, but Jodhpur is better for shopping.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Do yourself a favour and pick a hotel inside the fort! There is plenty of choice for every wallet.