Jaisalmer, or the Golden City of Rajasthan is one of the most amazing tourist destinations where tourists do not get any scope to be bored.
While traveling on Palace on Wheels to Jaisalmer, not only do guests indulge in ultimate royal opulence but also can experience the real regal life of the Rajput clan. How? Let us checkout.
A leisure walk through the old lanes of the Golden Fort
The Jaisalmer Fort is a city in itself, bustling with life. Explore this amazing castle and get to know interesting historical facts about the fort and the city from the expert, English versed guides from Palace on Wheels. The guides also take you to the lavish mansions of the traders, like the Patwon ki Haveli and other monuments of the city. The whole trip is planned in air conditioned cabs which safeguards the guests from the heat.
A photo session on the Golden Desert
Jaisalmer is located just at the edge of the Thar Desert and hence offers ample opportunities to the tourists to snap some surreal moments, like the golden hue of the sands under the mid day sun or the cool sublime beauty of the desert during sunrise or sunset. Palace on Wheels takes the visitors to Jaisalmer on the5th day and the whole day stays at the city so that the guests can spend as much time in the rustic Jaisalmer environment as possible, the colourful markets of Jaisalmer is another spot to get some incredible snaps.
Sooth with a Ayurveda SPA treatment
Tired after a long day trip? The on board SPA of Palace on Wheels is there to rejuvenate your body and soul with the use of natural oils under the influence of soft light and aromatic candles; stone therapy, Orient signature and Thai aromatic are some other SPA treatments offered at this SPA.
Relish quintessential cuisines in a royal way
Jaisalmer cuisines are as colourful as its culture. Palace on Wheels makes arrangements so that guests can enjoy sumptuous cuisines at a palace turned hotel of the city. Guests are served withmurg-e-sabz, kadi pakora, bhanon aloo in silver lined plates and crystalline glasses.
Ride on camels and stay at dunes
Life is just not royal but also thrilling at Jaisalmer when you are traveling with Palace on Wheels, which is the famous luxury train in India. Special arrangements are made for the guests so that they can ride on decked up camels through the golden sands and enjoy a pleasant star lit evening at the luxury desert camps of Sam Sand Dunes.
Coaches of Palace on Wheels are named after princely state of Rajasthan. There are 14 coaches in the luxury train where you can enjoy the world-class amenties onboard the train.
As icing on the top, special folk song and dance programmes are organised; the serene melodies of sarangi with the rhythmic Rajasthani songs mixes with the cool evening breeze of the deserts to create a magic.