Jaisalmer is my favorite city so far! The city is in and around a fort, which rises up from the desert like a magical sandcastle. The city seems to have become wealthy from the caravans that would come across the desert. The detail work in the sandstone is beautiful even in normal people's homes (which were probably owned by statesmen hundreds of years ago). Jaisalmer is said to have the only living fort in the world--the fort itself is filled with private residences, hotels, and tiny shops. The largest landmark within the fort is the Maharaja's Palace, below.
As I mentioned, the sandstone carving is amazing. The photo below is a detail shot of the Maharaja's Palace, and the shot below is from outside one of the five Jain temples within the fort.
We are privileged to be staying in a hotel right on the fort walls. Below is a picture of it--Hotel Khilla Bhawan. With only nine rooms, it is small and intimate.
We have a beautiful room, balcony, and private bath, but common terraces and lounging rooms abound where guests can enjoy the evening breeze and a fresh-brewed cup of masala chai.
The pictures make me wish I had come with you! It's beautiful. Doug looks quite handsome with his beard.
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