Comments on: 6 Reasons You’ll Love Jaisalmer

By: Ravi Prakash

Ravi Prakash — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:06:59 +0000

Reading this was cool, I also did an overnight safari in Jaisalmer last summer and loved it! Almost makes me want to get my own camel haha. Thanks for the great pictures to remind me of the fun adventure!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:50:45 +0000

In reply to cindyeyler.

They have a lack of clean water, resources for things like toilets so it adds to those issues + having too many tourists can make it so that the place doesn’t hold up for years to come – they don’t have anything in place to protect it currently

By: cindyeyler

cindyeyler — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:42:13 +0000

why is it considered unethical to stay inside the fort?

By: Jayshree Jadav

Jayshree Jadav — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:40:37 +0000

I have jist discovered your blogs. Me and my mum are going to Rajasthan in January and reading your blogs is getting me. wry excited. Thanks for all the tips. My mum is a small 63 year old lady, I was going to take her on a camel safari, do you think she will be ok? The first comment scared me a little. I might just do it anyway.

Also do does anyone recommend a good company do go with for the camel safari and desert camping?

Thanks in advance.

By: Camilla Field

Camilla Field — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 06:26:44 +0000

Having visited many of these places in Oct/Nov – just love this article as brings back ace memories.

Jaiselmar was my favourite place – laid back, quirky with a slight Rajasthani edge. A night under the stars isn’t an absolute must – not in a tent but on a mat following a delicious home cooked meal prepared and eaten around the campfire!

I can totally recommend not staying in the fort. Hotel Helsinki House (also known as Zostel Jaiselmar) is the perfect place to stay. Dorms/private rooms – a 10 min stroll from the fort. Views and food from the roof terrace are just amazing.. and a very warm, helpful welcome. They organised my camel safari and are a top team!

Go explore Jaiselmar – it’s a big Rajasthani must!!

By: neelampuriNeelam

neelampuriNeelam — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:18:49 +0000

Which desert camps you would recommend. We want a good one where dances and music are of a good standard. Thx

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:16:06 +0000

In reply to Cindy Eyler. haha i'm glad you find me entertaining :D

By: Cindy Eyler

Cindy Eyler — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:46:30 +0000

oh i loved your segway… ” … don’t forget this is what a bus ride is like overnight in India! {inserted pic of what the bus ride is like LOL.. and then…) …Now for the bad part, (as if that wasn’t bad enough. wow what an experience you had at that first place… eek!! i love the way you write.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:33:28 +0000

In reply to Natasha Welch. oh thanks!! I'm so glad my blog is helping you plan :) I tried to write these posts just like I would tell advice to a friend.

By: Natasha Welch

Natasha Welch — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:40:00 +0000

You are my absolute favourite travel blogger “Sometimes, what the tourists are doing is a great adventure” yes yes yes!! i dont know how i would go about planning my india trip without your blog!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:40:50 +0000

In reply to Chico. Yeah it's a pretty awesome place.

By: Chico

Chico — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:31:26 +0000

Well this tread is kinda old, but i had to comment. What a place Jaisalmer is.. One of the most beatifull places i for one ever visited though it’s been some years now. Must go back once in this lifetime.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:19:17 +0000

In reply to Prince Bhatia. Hmm, I think it depends where you look. Mine was less than 1500 rupees for overnight with food and camping and I had other offers for as low as 700 rupees. Just gotta shop around!

By: Prince Bhatia

Prince Bhatia — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:40:45 +0000

I have been to Jaisalmer several times, there is no doubt it’s a beautiful place. If you look at the prices of desert camps its cost more than the 4 star hotel for a night. The other problem is that people try to scam you with over price tours and activities which are not even worth the hassle.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 06 May 2014 20:17:00 +0000

In reply to Karyn @ Not Done Travelling. ha i knowww! so scary. and yes but her nose was completely ok after!

By: Karyn @ Not Done Travelling

Karyn @ Not Done Travelling — Tue, 06 May 2014 05:46:58 +0000

Whoa. That’s horrible that they locked you in the room. What if the window was locked too, or you hadn’t been able to get out of it??

Also, your friend got a nose piercing with a nail on the street? lol!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 03 May 2014 13:53:48 +0000

In reply to Rebekah Voss. Yes I was locked in!! They use these huge deadbolts at guesthouses in India. It was so scary and I hadn't gotten any sleep. But you're right the place was so amazing it was forgotten pretty quickly :)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 03 May 2014 13:47:44 +0000

In reply to Agness. OHhh you would just love this town! It's just something straight out of a book!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 03 May 2014 13:44:37 +0000

In reply to Anna @ The Blonde Banana. Great reason to come to India! Let me know if you're ever in Goa.

By: Rebekah Voss

Rebekah Voss — Sat, 03 May 2014 12:11:31 +0000

oh my GOD you were locked IN to your room? The claustrophobic in me would’ve freaked out. Awful! Good thing the rest of your trip was great, gorgeous photos. The colors are so vibrant it makes me feel like I could never be tired or in a bad mood again.