Jodhpur-Jaisalmer NY Trip

As we stepped into  DAY 4 , we also stepped into the  New Year 2026 . The air carried a unique energy, making it hard to leave the hospitable Pal Garh Resort, even though the stay had only lasted 3 days. With the journey to Jaisalmer ahead, there was still so much left to experience. Yet, as the end of the trip drew closer, the excitement softened, with the quiet realization that it would soon be over. We were set to hit the road after breakfast (which, still hadn’t gotten boring) for a 5-hour journey to Durjaygarh Hotel in Jaisalmer. We traveled in two cars: one driven by a hired driver and the other by my uncle. We split into groups, and I rode with my cousin brother. Midway through the journey, the drivers accidentally took different routes, so we decided to meet directly at the hotel instead. As we approached the city, true to its name, golden sand dunes stretched out on both sides. It was clear, we had truly entered the desert region. The scorching heat reinforced our pre...

As we stepped into   Day 3 , New Year was around the corner. The thought of ending the year at such a high octane put us all into high spirits. With Jaisalmer still left to experience, we were ready to make the most of every moment this day had to offer. Y’all must be thinking, it’s our final day in the vibrant city of Jodhpur, and we still haven’t visited the awe-inspiring Mehrangarh Fort. But hey, we saved the very best for last. We enjoyed a relaxed breakfast at the hotel (and I still wasn’t bored of it), went through our daily fit check (still don’t get the point of it), and then made our way toward the city’s most iconic attraction, the grand, historic, centuries old — Mehrangarh Fort. Perched atop a hill, the majestic fort not only provided a strategic advantage against enemies and asserted dominance, but also served as a lookout over the Blue City. Today, it stands as a major tourist attraction, generating significant revenue each day while also supporting traditional artis...