Where:
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Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan, India
In the north-west of India, close to the Pakistani border.
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Last Visited:
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January 1999, Rob
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Why Go:
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India's most romantic fort city, providing the setting off point
for camel treks in the surrounding sand dunes.
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Highlights:
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- 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.
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Lowlights:
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- 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.
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Eating & Drinking:
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- There are quite a few places to stay within the fort walls -
which are worth getting for the experience.
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Other things you should know about:
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More information:
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- Photos taken around Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer
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