Guide to Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer is located in Rajasthan, India. In the north-west of India, close to the Pakistan border.

Jaisalmer fort

Why Go:

India's most romantic fort city, providing the setting off point for camel treks in the surrounding sand dunes.

Highlights:

• The Fort: one of the few places in India where you can stay within the fort walls. For this reason they call it a living fort.
• Camel Trekking: this is one of the main reasons many people visit Jaisalmer - and it was a highlight of my 3-month trip to India. There are a few options available - and even the 'off the beaten track' treks are not much different than the standard ones. Shop around for a good group of people.

Lowlights:

• As always in India, you need to be aware of unscrupulous locals who will try and rip you off. However, don't be so paranoid that you don't enjoy yourself.

Eating & Drinking:

• There are quite a few places to stay within the fort walls - which are worth getting for the experience.

More information:

• Photos taken around Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer

Last Visited: January 1999, Rob

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