Jaisalmer
We love Rajasthan. The food, the people, the architecture and accommodation options all combine for a great Indian experience. We have had the good fortune to spend time in the other major Rajasthanii cities except for Jaisalmer and Bikaner. Jaisalmer was next on our list but the 4.5 hour drive from the nearest airport meant that we needed a 4 day weekend to complete our mission. A combination of Indian Independence Day and Dahi Handi ( Krishna’s birthday) provided the opportunity. The golden walls of Jaisalmer Fort Jailsalmer was a key town on the Silk Route from Asia to the Middle East and its position in the Thar Desert made it strategically important. This importance was reinforced with the construction of a sandstone fort on a prominent rock ridge by by the Bhati Rajput Maharawal Jaisal Singh in the 12th Century. The Bhatis, apart from occasional conflicts, managed to maintain their Princely State despite the Muslim invasion that establis...