India - our Rajasthani adventure! JAISALMER

Jaisalmer (14th - 15th March)

Arriving early by train, this golden city very quickly became one of our favourite cities in India.

 One of many cows on the railway tracks

Walking through the Havelis in the late afternoon was a lovely way to see the beautifully carved buildings. Sandstone is everywhere and contrasts beautifully with the desert landscape surrounding the city.

 

 

 

We visited the Jaisalmer fort, which once again was full of beautifully carved walls and nicely painted homes. You could easily wander through this fort for hours (although the sun was very hot!).

 

 

Jaisalmer fort

View from the top of the fort museum

The view out to Pakistan, only 100 kilometres away!

 

 

At sunset, we visited Gadisar lake and watched many catfish fight for bread from locals and tourists. We bought some bread – 10 Rupee ($0.20AUD) and enjoyed watching them all come to the surface.

 

 

Gadisar Lake entrance

 Catfish being fed on Gadisar Lake

 

 

Jaisalmer really was the 'golden city' and one of our favourites in India.