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Though most camel
treks start in Jaisalmer, a handful of travelers prefer to begin their safari
out in the desert at the village of Khuhri, just 1km from the dunes. It can be
reached on three daily buses (90min) from the local bus stand in Jaisalmer.
The village harbors a handful of basic guesthouses. The oldest is Mama's (phone
02992/9267 5423; Rs200-900), which offers overpriced "traditional" huts with
common bathrooms or plainer, cheaper rooms for Rs325. Khuri Guest House (phone
02992/75444; Rs100-300), near the bus stand, is a better budget option, offering
shared or en-suite shower-toilets. This is one of the most accessible places in
the region to see traditional desert architecture.
Many of the houses are still made of mud and thatch instead of concrete, and
their exterior surfaces are beautifully decorated with ornate white murals. If
you're lucky enough to be invited inside one, you'll see some superb molded mud
shelves and fireplaces, inlaid with mica- and mirror work.
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