Tag Archives: Jaisalmer

Sleeping out in the desert is an interesting, but somewhat uncomfortable experience;  the bedrolls are not quite thick enough and the sandy ground is not as soft as you might imagine.  We are up around 6.30 for breakfast of toast … Continue reading →

In the end we decided to do the desert safari through the hotel.  It is a little more expensive (3,600 rupees) but is more convenient;  we have a hotel room on our return and we don’t have to move our … Continue reading →

Today, we are shopping;  making up for all the times we have denied ourselves souvenirs in other countries because of lack of space and the over-riding desire not to add to the weight of our luggage.  Now, with only three … Continue reading →

The man-made Gadisisar Lake on the outskirts of Jaisalmer was once the city’s main water supply.  A shadow of its former self, the lack of rain has reduced it to not much more than a large pond.  We are lucky … Continue reading →

We have fallen in love with Jaisalmer and just can’t seem to tear ourselves away.  So we will stay another couple of days.  In the meantime we do a little research into our next destination – Bikaner.  There is only … Continue reading →

We make a relatively early start leaving the hotel around 10 am in order to visit the Jain temples which close at midday.  The complex of seven interlinked temples dating from the 12th to 16th centruies are a highlight of … Continue reading →

Jaisalmer is definitely an appealing and enchanting city and here we are beginning to get into the rhythm of India at last, so we have decided to stay another couple of nights at least.  People here still want us to … Continue reading →

We are liking Jaisalmer very much.  It’s quiet, relaxed and relatively hassle-free.  Traffic is minimal, the desert people even more colourful, if that is possible, as well as warm and friendly with a genuineness that makes them far less aggressive … Continue reading →