Best hotels in Jaisalmer

After a journey through the stillness of the Thar Desert, The Serai emerges like an oasis amongst the scrub. Set in 100 acres of private estate, the tented lodge makes for a dreamy time. From evenings spent under the stars serenaded by age-old melodies to the luxury tents inspired by the bygone royal caravans of Rajasthan, The Serai captures the spirit of Jaisalmer with the utmost style. Gorgeous crafts and textiles are woven into the property with a splash of colour, making for a lovely contrast with the soft hues of the desert. With all the amenities of a well-oiled lodge plus unique desert activities, every minute spent at The Serai is a well-crafted experience. So grab a sundowner and make a toast from the dunes - toes in the sand and all.

The crowning glory of Jaisalmer is its fort and this just happens to be true for Killa Bhawan as well. Gazing like a sentintel over the city, three bastions of this historic building have been converted into a hotel, which is filled with colourful rooms and surrounded by a centuries-long military past. Thanks to its unique location, Killa Bhawan has a platoon of famous neighbours including the seven ornate Jain temples and some of the oldest libraries in India. The staff are welcoming and really go the extra mile - so if you're looking to go on a self-guided tour, ask away!

Luxury boutique haveli is built on the traditional jaisalmer haveli architecture. Hotel gulaal is all about peace, ethnicity, cleanliness and old age romance. Haveli is the combination of two words "hawa" (air) and ”veli” (ventilation) with two open courtyards intricate jali work with moughal pillars, jain jali work and traditional paliwal “jharokha” style. A truely traditional way to live in the middly of thar desert (the golden city). Gulaal offers traditional haveli stay with luxury, cleanliness with all comforts of modern life. A place where east meets the west.