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After the hassle with all these touts, crazy traffic and struggling with a bad stomach in other cities in India, we really enjoyed our 3 days in Jaisalmer.
People in Jaisalmer seem more relaxed, Tourism is still developing and the heat slows down life in general. As a tourist you feel really welcome and you are (not yet) treated as a cash cow.
Jaisalmer is a small city (60'000 citizen) in Rajastan, India, just a few kilometres shy from the boarder to Pakistan. Out of this political reason, the airport is shut down until further notice and you can only reach Jaisalmer by Bus or Train. This makes it very much off the beaten track and might explain this tranquillity that we experienced.
The fort is the main attraction in Jaisalmer and unlike other forts in India you can actually stay overnight in the fort. There are several hotels and guest houses in the fort. Yet, as the fort is literally falling apart, the choice is yours if you consider this as ethically correct. Let's hope that the people in Jaisalmer start to appreciate their sight and will finally start investing some money to preserve their fort.
- Pros:Less hassle than in other cities
- Cons:Not on the typical tourist route
- In a nutshell:Our HIGHLIGHT in India
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Hassle-free Jaisalmer
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Compared with Jaipur, Delhi and other cities, there is less hassle in Jaisalmer. The shop owners are less agressiv and... more travel advice
Shops in the fort
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There are several shops in the fort. Clothes, Carpets, Souveniers, Books,.... Depends on your negotiation skills. more travel advice
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Comments (4)
nice tips!
YOu took some wonderful pictures of this area and the comments enhance the description so we can all enjoy. Great work
I LOVE your page on Jaisalmer! i'm going to stay at the Killa Bhawan hotel hopefully.. your review make it sound amazing! Great tips! greetings!
Nice page Adi. There is another intersting ghost town is Ajabgarh near Alwar in Rajasthan,This is also ruins but attractive picnik spot in rainy season.Best wishes.