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Getting lost in the
narrow winding streets of Jaisalmer is both easy and enjoyable, though the town
is so small that it never takes long to find a familiar landmark. Main roads
lead around the base of the fort from the central market square, Gopa Chowk,
east to Gadi Sagar Tank, and west to Gandhi Chowk .
Within the fort the streets are narrower still, but orientation is simple: head
west from the main chowk and Maharawal's Palace to reach the Jain temples and
hotels nestled within the walls. Along the way, expect your progress to be
blocked at regular intervals by Jaisalmer's imperious stray cows, some of which
are almost as wide as the lanes they inhabit. Finally, for optimum views , head
for "Sunset Point" north of the main bazaar area, which overlooks the town.
As the name of this far western end of the Trikuta ridge implies, the panorama
is most impressive around sunset time. Alternatively, try the rooftop of the
Paradise Hotel where you can watch the sun slipping over the desert horizon
accompanied by live folk music.
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