JAISALMER

Jaisalmer

Get lost.

Not under paperwork, but in exciting experiences.

For those who have tired of the chilly embrace of hill stations and frothy beach waves, fear not, you havent run out of holiday options. Jaisalmer is a charming desert destination with lots of tales to tell and lots to be explored. A cultural delight for those who prefer taking the road less travelled, youre sure to come back with some tales of your own.

Where is it located?
Spread across an area of 5.1 sq. km, Jaisalmer is situated near the border of India and Pakistan in West Rajasthan. Predominantly a desert region, it attracts tourists with its rich cultural heritage.

Jaisalmer offers the best of everything. Here, you can laze by the pool sipping a refreshing drink, enjoy a barbeque under the stars, play a game of billiards or just sit back and let the local folk dancers and musicians entertain you. At Club Mahindra Jaisalmer, every evening is a celebration of life.

What is the temperature like?

Summer: Winter: 41.6 C to 25 C 23.6 C to 7.9 C

How to get here

Hit the road
Ahmedabad - 8 hrs Delhi - 11 hrs Jaipur - 8.5 hrs Udaipur - 8 hrs

Cut through the clouds

Fly out to Jodhpur which is approximately 300 km away, and the nearest airport to Jaisalmer.

Hop on a train
You can catch a train to Jaisalmer.

Once you reach the resort

Ideally located near all the major shopping, business and commercial centres of the city, Club Mahindra

Club Mahindra Jaisalmer address

Club Mahindra Jaisalmer, New Civil Airport Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (INDIA) Email: reservations@clubmahindra.com Tel: +91 96606 11112 / 13 / 14 / 15

Facilities and amenities

The resort is equipped with tastefully designed modern rooms and which come with every convenience you may desire. Internet access Tea/Coffee making facility Doctor on call Travel desk Multicuisine restaurant Swimming pool

Activities offered (opening shortly)

Thrill zone:
Board games Uno cards Playing cards Video game consoles Badminton Pool table Speed hockey Table soccer Brain tesaer games Traditional games

Creative corner:
Pot painting Sand art Finger painting Clay modelling Shell art Jewelry designing Canvas painting Magic workshop Magic store

Cyber zone:
Play computer games Check emails Surf the web

Places of interest in Jaisalmer

Akal: A stunning fossil park of a 180 million year old
forest, this bare hillside of mica, red and yellow stone resembles an army frozen in its tracks with fear.

Jaisalmer Fort: Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156 and

is the second oldest in Rajasthan. 250 ft tall and reinforced by an imposing crenellated sandstone wall 30 feet high, it has 99 bastions, 92 of which were built between 1633 and 1647. The fort is also known as the Golden Fort for its amber hue, attracting tourists from

Excursion to Khuru Village: Located 45 km to the

east of Jaisalmer is a quaint village with clusters of thatch roof houses and people dressed in traditional attire. The village is surrounded by high rolling sand dunes for miles together where you can enjoy a memorable camel ride or camel safari.

the world over. Almost a quarter of present day Jaisalmer lies inside the complex of this massive fort.

How do I get started?

Your access to Club Mahindra from any network, land or mobile, is just a local call away! Call us at 3988 0000. Dial like a local call from: Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Chandigarh | Chennai | Cochin | Delhi | Hyderabad | Nagpur | Kolkata | Lucknow | Jaipur | Mumbai | Pune. Other cities: Add the STD code of the city that is closest to yours from the list given above. For example (079) 3988 0000 from Surat. 0800 hrs to 2200 hrs Monday to Saturday and 0930 hrs to 1730 hrs on Sunday and Public Holidays. For reservations, email us at reservations@clubmahindra.com For all other queries, email us at feedback@clubmahindra.com

Folklore Museum: If you wish to understand the

culture of Jaisalmer through the ages, you can pay a visit to the Lok Sanskritik Sangrahalaya or the Museum of Folk Culture situated on the bank of Gadsisar.

Gadsisar Lake: This rainwater fed reservoir, was

built in 1156 AD and later rebuilt in 1367AD by Maharwal Garsisingh. Until 1965, it was the citys only water supply. Along the lakeshore and on the islands, are several little temples and cenotaphs. You can also spot many beautiful birds here.

Did you know?

Jaisalmer is named after its founder Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king in 1156 AD. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the Golden City of India because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in most of the citys architecture gives a yellowish-gold tinge to the city and its surrounding area.

Start packing
Carry your resort confirmation voucher, your Any other travel related documentation Sunglasses, camera and any specific medication Depending upon the time of the year, the climatic

a couple of hours, you may even carry some refreshments along If you like reading, carry a book. There is nothing If it is important for you to stay connected while like enjoying a good book surrounded by nature you holiday, you may even check with the phone / internet connectivity at the resort before heading there More importantly, check that your mode of bill settlement can be processed / is accepted by the resort If you have pets, do remember to make arrangements for them during the period of your holiday. In the best interest of all resort visitors and guests, pets are not allowed at the resorts

membership card and your photo id

conditions, and on the activities that you would like to participate in, please do carry appropriate apparels and footwear. Your holiday consultant can help you in this regard If you are planning a monsoon holiday, do remember Do take note of your travel time from the closest to take your umbrella / raincoat along with you point of disembarkation to the resort. If it is more than