Hotel Garh Jaisal Haveli

On the ancient trade route, in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, a remote settlement populated by palaces and havelis. Garh Jaisal Haveli Hotel is located in the Jaisalmer Fort.

Sandstone architecture is predominant with abundant rooftop vistas, charming facades and winding streets and pathways. The golden Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old city. From the city, to view the fort is almost identical to what was seen by merchants on their overland camel caravans to central Asia.

The fort stands almost 30 metres over the city and houses an entire living area within huge ramparts. Seven years in the making, the fort's newest abode is your home in the desert.

The rooms at Hotel Garh Jaisal feature a king size bed with quality linen, private bathroom with hot water shower, beautiful rich wood furniture and comfortable seat pillows to enjoy the view below your palatial retreat. You will receive complimentary mineral water daily to keep fresh and hydrated! For those who believe that hot beverages keep you cooler, they serve fresh chai upon your request, anytime during your stay!

Room types

• Rising Sun room: Rich blue calms and inspires you in this main floor room with views of the sunrise.
• Sweet Purple room: Warm and inviting, Sweet Purple room is sweet.
• Scarlet room: Comfort and beauty are the essence of this cozy Scarlet room on the main floor.
• Sky room: You can enjoy hours of sunshine from the second floor sky room.
• Green room: Green symbolizes peace and happiness. A feeling of natural contentment.
• Opium room: Opium room is the most colorful room, alive with mirrored tapestries and festive painted walls.
• Maharani room: The red hue in the Maharani room symbolizes very auspicious occasions.

Room Amenities

• King bed
• Private Bathroom
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning

Desert Safari
Travel the trail of the ancient silk traders on camelback in Rajasthan. Overnight, under the unobstructed starry sky. Two days and one night on camelback, travelling across the vast desert, past mud villages in the company of warm and hospitable guides. Enjoy fireside conversation where you can exchange stories and learn about your companions. Fresh food, plenty of water and a comfortable campsite is all prepared for you. This adventure begins by jeep from Jaisalmer, where you stay in Garh Jaisal.

Trek
You can relax and prepare for your trek into the desert, for your trip would not be complete without a few hours on camel back or better yet, stay overnight under the unobstructed sky. The desert is clean, safe and unlike any other experience you will have in India. The camels are friendly and gentle.

Arriving to Garh Jaisal Hotel in the Jaisalmer Fort is easy! Train service and private car hire is popular and offers the opportunity to see the countryside. A private car rental with a driver will allow more freedom to stop in rural towns and villages and travel at your own pace.

There is regular service from major cities in Rajasthan and from Delhi. There are buses from Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahemdabad

Driving directions
If you are arriving by car...there is only one entrance to the fort - have your driver bring you into the fort or if you are walking or taking a tuktuk, come in the same entrance. When you are inside the second gate, there is a large square which is the end of the road, from there you must walk.

Directions to walk to the hotel - When you arrive in the main square in the Fort. Take the street on the left and walk to the very end (Para Kotri) ....staying to the left side. You will see a tree at the end and a small square and Garh Jaisal is on the left of the tree.

Pick up
Arrangements can be made by the Hotel to pick up you from various cities like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Delhi, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, etc. Pickup is by car and is chargeable.