In the midst of the Thar desert, Jaisalmer is a fort town built of golden sandstone. It served as a gateway for the Indian silk and spices going to Sindh and further west during the medieval period, so many of the building are very beautiful and richly carved.
Top: The group Above: Jaisalmer streets
We are staying in a hotel in the centre of the fort area. All the rooms are very different and interestng, and the corridors are so windy windy it is possible to get lost on the way to reception. From our room there is a wide view across Jaisalmer and out into the desert.
We did not do much as we arrived at about 4pm, but we had a quick walk around the town to get an idea of the layout (am so going to get lost in the confusing streets). In the evening we ate a meal on the top of the hotel, and watched the sun set as we sat munching our naan and korma, and sipping our cold beers. The night was so warm that we stayed on the roof for hours, chatting away.
Above: Me and Lisa on the rooftop cafe
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