1. Stay in Golden Fort of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort or Sonar Quila was built in 1156 second oldest fort in Rajasthan. The sandstone Fort crowns the Trikuta Hill was built by Bhati Rajput King Rawal Jaisal and also The Golden city derives its name Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer fort is still inhibited my more than 5000 people running shop, hotels, restaurant etc, this give you a chance to stay in one the many hotels inside the fort and enjoy the beautiful sunset from many rooftop restaurants inside the Jaisalmer fort. This golden fortress now boasts the tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Feast on Rajasthan Delicacies
When you are in the Desert state Rajasthan, feast on the world famous Rajasthani delicacies like Ker Sangri Sabji, Daal Bati Churma and for non vegetarian the famous Laal Maas and top up your meal with Rajasthani Sweets like Ghevar or Feeni.
3 Indulge in Shopping Therapy
Jaisalmer is a shopper’s delight just like the rest of colourful Rajasthan the streets are full of colourful shops that offer intricate wooden and stone crafts, colored turbans & tunics, woven rugs and bed covers, hand embroidered Mojris and Utensils made of medicinal yellow stone. There is something for every one in maze like galis of Jaisalmer city.
4. Try some Bhang
Bhang is sort of dried leaves of female cannabis plant dried and then mixed with various things for consumption. Rajasthan have government authorised bhang shop which are exclusively licence to sell bhang and when in Jaisalmer you cannot miss this shop on right turn when you exit from fort gate. This shop serves bhang in form of cookies, cakes, sweets, lassis and you can ask for tailor made special pack for Desert Safari Jaisalmer packs.
5. Take a Desert Safari Jaisalmer
Tread the pristine sand dunes of Khuri Sand Dunes which are far away from the maddening crowd of SAM sand dunes. Renok’s Desert Safari Jaisalmer is unique Safari in Jaisalmer designed for adventurers learn how to ride a camel and steer it through untouched sand dunes of Khuri while enjoying the flora and fauna of Jaisalmer desert.
6. Rendezvous with Ghosts
Kuldhara is famous for ghost stories and mysteries of the Jaisalmer desert. Kuldhara is situated about 15 kms from Jaisalmer on the way to SAM sand dunes. Kuldhara used to be a well planned settlement, straight and wide alleys ran in grid like structure. The Kuldhara ruins are signs of well developed town over the centuries inhibited by well off Paliwal bhramins. The story of the Kuldhara goes like this the evil minister wanted to forcefully marry the daughter of village chief but all the chiefs of 84 villages decided to leave the villages for their pride and honor. They simply vanished overnight nobody saw them leaving and going anywhere and the village was cursed that if anyone inhibit land will die.
7. Indulge in Royal Luxury
Thinking about Rajasthan most people think about the hardships they have to go like the famous show of Bear Grylls but here in Jaisalmer treat yourself with the royal caravan style of luxury at The Serai, Jaisalmer. Their luxurious desert camp and spa, is very near to city of Jaisalmer and really a oasis in the desert. Set on a hundred-acre private estate of indigenous desert scrub, The Serai draws inspiration from the erstwhile royal caravan used by Rajputs of Rajasthan for their movement with in their territory.
Here are rates from 15th September 2014 to 31st March 2015
Tented Suite INR 32,500
Luxury Tented Suite INR 45,000
The Royal Tent INR 70,000
8. Enjoy Sunset boat ride at Gadisar Lake
The Gadisar Lake was built in the 12th century and was the giant leap in effort to harvest rain water by the visionary king to provide potable water in arid region. For centuries it was the main source of water supply to the Jaisalmer city. These days it’s a big attraction among the tourist who is surprised to see such a reservoir in such area. Here you can enjoy the boat with beautiful golden hues of sunset. If you are lucky one you cannot miss the tunes of Manganiyar musicians on the banks of Gadisar Lake.
9. Whispers from Yesteryears
When you visit the magnificent Patwon Ki Haveli you will revisit its fabulous past. The biggest and the most ostentatious The Parwon Ki Haveli was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and constructed by Guman Chand Patwa a trader in 1805. An architectural marvel of the bygone period shows the craftsmanship and love for art.
10. Time Travel to 180 Million Years
Akal Fossil Wood Park, in Jaisalmer is a wonder for the tourists, the petrified wood carries signature of the luxuriant forests in a warm and humid climate, bordering the sea some 180 m.y. ago. The 21 hectare Fossil Park contains about a dozen fossil wood logs lying horizontal.
For Jaisalmer Desert Safari Tour Package