DESERT FESTIVAL
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an event
organized by the Rajasthan Tourism
Development Corporation each February. It
celebrated in the Thar Desert and the locals
dress up in traditional and colourful attires.
There is a lot of singing and dancing,
gymnastic acts, camel races, tug of war,
turban tying and a march from the Fort to
the desert.
FOOD IN JAISALMER
Add just a tiny hint of rich non-vegetarian
food in a typical Rajasthani cuisine and
subtle influences of North India, and the rich
and mouth watering menu that you will get
will be Jaisalmer's cuisine. Murgh-e-subz is a
chicken delicacy that you must not miss
while in Jaisalmer. Along with this are other
non-vegetarian preparations such as Tikkas
and Kebabs. Other than these Ker Sangri,
Banon Aloo and Kadi Pakora are popular and
almost define the food here.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Visit "The Palace" (a nickname for Jaisalmer
Fort Palace Museum and Heritage Centre) is
in the winter season. The palace opens at
around 9:00 am and the entry fee is around
250 RS. Built out of golden stone,
the fort has intricate designs carved on its
walls. you can also avail an option featuring a
self-guided audio tour. It usually takes one
and a half hours to two hours to properly
cover the entire fort and a museum. Later,
you can explore the famous local markets of
Jaisalmer to get to know the culture.
DAY 2
Jaisalmer is extremely popular for its desert
safaris. On the second day book a full-day
safari. Some of the safari packages include a
pick-up, an amazing camel ride, a beautiful
view of the sunrise/sunset, a resting place by
the oasis, and a lovely meal by the dunes.
Some packages are for the entire day, and
some are for half a day. The packages can
cost between INR 500 to INR 2000. The best
part of these tours is the fact that you get to
visit the villages nearby and get to meet the
locals and see Rajasthan through their eyes.
DAY 3
If you are in a mood to splurge, visit the local
specialised markets like the Sadar Bazaar.
You will get to buy the most popular
products of Jaisalmer like ornaments, mirror
products (dupattas and bangles embroidered
with mirrors, for example), stonework
products, and puppets. Explore the local
culture and cuisine of Rajasthan, and have a
nice relaxed day.