We, total of 8 friends left from Ahmedabad at 3 in the morning of 16th February. Roads till Jaisalmer are beautiful and very scenic. We reached hotel Tokyo palace by 1 PM. It took us around 10 hours to reach with 3-4 haults. On the way we visited old haunted village of kuldhara. Be aware of the watchmen, he is more scary then the place.🤪 Hotel Tokyo palace is on main road. With very huge space in room, enough for 3 people easily.
After having lunch and getting fresh at around 3, we all went to Jaisalmer fort for brief tour. As it was desert festival, there was not much rush at fort. All were enjoying at desert- Sam dunes. After a brief tour to fort. There is a famous Bhang shop at entranceway of fort. It's a must try. But if you are first timer, dont go for heavy dose. Later at eve, We all went to Gadisar lake which is near to fort I.e 3 km approx.
Gadisar lake is beautiful lake. You can always enjoy the scenic beauty and rajasthani folk music at lake
Restuarant to try- Cafe Kaku, Tokyo palace roof top
You can go through pictures of hotel, rooms etc
Best restaurant with the most most beautiful view of Jaisalmer. Rates are on higher side but it's worth it
Hookah is also available
Best budget hotel with 600-700 rs / night
Can easily accommodate 3 people in one room. It has one of the best roof top restaurants in Jaisalmer with view of Jaisalmer fort
After having great dinner at Cafe kaku, all had awesome breakfast at Tokyo palace roof top with view of Jaisalmer fort.
Today, we left for longewala post. This place holds a very important part of my journey. It is about 120 km from Jaisalmer. But the route is worthy. You can't miss a single scene of dunes on the way. The importance of longewala post world be shared here. For that you have to watch the short movie made by Indian army.
Tanot Mata temple, Longewala- The temple is enveloped with numerous legends that instil curiosity in every visitor. Although it is located very close to the India-Pakistan border, it remained untouched during the war in 1971
We had lunch at restaurant run by Indian army at the same place. Visit this place to regain your love for your country.
After visiting Longewala we left for Jaisalmer at around 2 pm. On the way we went to bada bagh. Don't miss the sunset from this place.
Restaurants to try- Trio (Non vegetarian)
, Desert boy Ghani (Vegetarian)
If you are lover for Non vegetarian food, Dont miss the Trio. A perfect combination of good food and perfect ambience
Early morning of 3rd day of our Jaisalmer trip.
The most exciting day starts with great breakfast on streets of Jaisalmer. Pyaaz kachori, samosa.
After breakfast. We headed to the camp, Joggan desert safari camp, 1 km away from sam sand dunes.
The camp comes with basic washroom amenities, attached washroom, balcony, chairs, khataai, and double bed..
Camp also includes camel safari, breakfast and dinner and Jeep Jeep safari at sam sand dunes.
Price of tent starts at 3000-5000 including breakfast and dinner with folk music and dance at night. It also includes Camel ride and Jeep safari. Food consists of Dal baati choorma, chicken, rice, roti etc. Dal baati makes you feel like real rajasthani with folk music at night with chilled beer.
After 3 most memorable days of 2019. We headed back to ahmedabad at 10 after having delicious breakfast at Joggan camp site. The best part of trip was the weather of Jaisalmer in month of February. It's the best season to visit the city.
Total cost of trip - 8000 - 10000/person including travelling, hotels, fooding, camel ride, safari etc. For 4 days 3 nights.
Do- Longewala post, camel ride, safari, dal baati choorma, tent stay, Bhaaang, roof-top dinner for Jaisalmer fort view, food at Trio
Don't- Never take your own car in desert if it's not 4 wheel drive, be hydrated if visiting in summer, Maintain decorum and respect of our army at Longewala post.
