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The
Desert City of Jaisalmer was built of dry stone in 1156. Jaisalmer is
known for its magnificent sandstone palaces, ornate Jain temple, the
finely wrought manors of the palace and the Hotel Killa Bhawan.
Hotel Killa Bhawan is said to be the best place to stay in town. It
comprises of two converted town houses built right into the fort walls,
with rooms decorated in vivid shades of crimson time and orange. It’s
three terraces command the finest Jaisalmer sunset views. Hotel Killa
Bhawan has a simple charm that suits its remote, romantic
Arabian Night setting in the desert town of Jaisalmer. Its glorious roof
terrace covered with Indian floor cushions offers a spectacular view of
the town, fort and desert beyond. So, if you are looking for a delightful
and affordable vacation.
The original hotel, in the first bastion,
consists of four rooms around a little courtyard, using one communal
bathroom. All the rooms are individually furnished with Indian antiques
and wafting silk drapes, rich cushions and embroidered bedcovers. The
Honeymoon Room has a canopy bed, the amber King’s Room in the curve of
the bastion has a wonderful window seat jutting over the street below the
fort, the fuchsia Queen’s Room adjoins a pretty inner terrace with
window seat.
Next door, there are just two large doubles, both with bathrooms and just
one with air-conditioning, plus a communal dining room/sitting area. The
feel is very much of a private home, with carved sideboards and chests,
local metalwork lights, coloured glass lanterns and owner Luca’s wedding
photos dotted around.
Despite the tiny kitchen, breakfasts are
catered for – fresh squeezed orange juice, masala (spicy onion and
tomato) omelette, toast, jam, tea or coffee – as well as vegetarian
meals on request at 200 rupees a head. You can also order in from two
nearby restaurants – Surya and Little Tibet. Eat on the roof terrace or
in one of the communal rooms. You’ll find a good variety of north Indian
vegetarian or meat curries and rice, Chinese dishes, pasta and pizza. Try
the momos (steamed or fried vegetable dumplings – like Chinese dimsum)
from Little Tibet, which travel well.
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