Desert Boy's Guest House

View Of The Hotel From Outside


Photograph Collection In The Lobby

Colourful Furnishings In The Hotel

Beautifully Accomodated Rooms

Hotel Chain:

None
Rooms:

18

Hotel Description:
Desert Boy’s is a group of businesses in Jaisalmer involved in the tourism industry. This old Silk Route city of Jaisalmer is a golden fairytale fort on top of a rocky hill, dominating the surrounding Thar Desert. The city is famous for the beautiful havelis, temples, palaces and the Fort, all carved from the local golden sandstone. Jaisalmer is a small, beautiful, quiet city, far from the traffic and pollution of Delhi, Mumbai and even Jaipur.
Desert Boy’s group is owned and run by Pradeep Vyas, supported by his whole family who have lived in this wonderful Fort and in villages in the Thar Desert since time immemorial. Fiona Darcy from Australia is a partner in the Desert Boy’s Farm. The group began as was felt quality, affordable options were required in Jaisalmer. There is Desert Boy’s Guest House, situated on the walls of the Fort, above the city.
Eighteen rooms in a wonderful old haveli, on the Fort walls, overlooking the golden city of Jaisalmer and the desert. Each room is different and has a modern bathroom attached. The whole Guest House is decorated with Rajasthani antiques, and colourful furnishings. Some rooms have golden sandstone carving, there are some balconies, views over courtyards, and vibrant draped ceilings, cushions and bedspreads.
There is a special collection of photographs of Thar Desert people and places mounted on the walls of the reception and around the hotel. Full time reception, a loyal and hardworking staff, all services are available to guests. There is a restaurant on the rooftop for your convenience.
Restaurant:

Available.
Bar:

Not available.

Room Facilities:

Eighteen rooms in a wonderful old haveli, on the Fort walls, overlooking the golden city of Jaisalmer and the desert. Each room is different and has a modern bathroom attached.

Other Facilities & Services:

Doctor on call, Money Exchange, Laundry, Camel/Jeep Safari .

Address:

Desert Boy's Guest House

On Fort,

Jaisalmer – 345 001, Rajasthan (India)

Access:

Airport - 04 km

Railway Station - 03 km

Bus Stand - 02 km

Fifu Guest House

Hotel From Outside

A Wonderful View Of The Jaisalmer Fort

Well Furnished Rooms

Dinning And Sitting Area

Hotel Chain :

None

Hotel Description:

NAMASTE ! Welcome to the heart of the Thar Desert which is the amazing city of Jaisalmer; we welcome you to our part of the world...
The Fifu Guest House has a wonderful view of the Jaisalmer Fort that with its semi-circular bastions gives the illusion of an edifice rising out of the sand.Hotel "Fifu Guest House" was renovated completely in the year 2006. It gives you an impression of an existing Haveli of Jaisalmer, which has beautiful carving works on the stone and balconies (Jharokhas).
Restaurant:

Fifu Guest House has a restaurant which offer Indian Cuisine.
Bar:

Not available

Room Facilities:

Room Service, Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water

Other Facilities & Services:

Doctor on call, Money Exchange, Travel Desk Service, Laundry, Camel/Jeep Safari

Address:

Hotel Fifu

Opp. Nagarpalika,

Jaisalmer – 345 001, Rajasthan (India)

Access:

Access Airport - 04 km

Railway Station - 02 km

Bus Stand - 02 km

Some Of The Pictures Of The Jaisalmer Fort

Second Largest Of Rajasthan's Major Forts

Ramparts-Part Of The Exterior Wall Where The Heap Of Rubble Is Clearly Visible

Sandcastle

Golden Sunset From The Golden Fort

Fort In Lights

Night View Of The Fort

Jaisalmer Fort

Sonar Quila Or Golden Fort

Elaborate Houses Inside The Fort

Closer Look At The Arches And The Detailed Carvings

Market Inside The Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is a monument worth visiting and worth retaining in your conscious mind. Like various other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage. Though you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands.
The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler, in approximately 1156 A D. Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Eesaal. The raja choose Trikuta hill as the new site for his fort as his earlier adobe at Luderwa(16 k.m from present Jaisalmer) was too vulnerable to his comfort. But it should always be kept in mind that these legends are most of the time product of conscious minds that are very vulnerable to the oriental exaggeration.
Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall and reinforced by imposing crenellated sandstone wall 30 feet high; it has 99 bastions, 92 of which were built between 1633 and 1647. Wells within the fort still provide a regular source of water. Even today, you will find that nearly one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. If you are a student of cross-cultural merging, the subtle fusion of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles, visible in this fort, will catch your fancy. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol are a must see.

Desert Cultural Center

Desert cultural center and museum is a place where you will get to know about the rich cultural heritage and customs of Jaisalmer, a popular destination in Rajasthan. So if you are short on time and cannot mug up in library, this is the place to be. The place is well maintained and harbors rare coins and manuscript related to Jaisalmer history and the history of Rajasthan in whole.
This museum has some eye-catching collection of traditional Rajasthani textiles, utensils, weapons, musical instruments and fossils. One thing that is very popular among foreigners is 'Karal', the traditional opium mixing box. The place regularly organizes showcase programs for tourists. Try to get there before the mentioned time in order to avoid rush.

Jain Temples

Human Figures Carved In Dilwara Style On The Walls Of The Temple

Beautifully Carved Ceilings With Human Figures

An Eye Catching Carving On The Pillars And Walls Of The Temple

Courtyard Of The Temple

Jain Temples situated in the Jaisalmer Fort are a must visit site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. You will find these temples to be very old and high pilgrimage as well as archeological value attached to them. These are a group of Jain temples dating back 12th and 15th centuries and are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). On the walls of the temples, you can find animal & human figures, carved in famous Dilwara style.
These temples are built in the Dilwara style that is famous all over the world for its architecture. The style got its name from the famous 'Dilwara Temples' situated on Mount Abu, a famous Hill station and pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan. The Jain temples in the Jaisalmer Fort are dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Shambhavdev Ji, the famous Jain hermits known as 'Tirthankars'. Like all other structures in Jaisalmer, these temples are craved of yellow sandstones. The beautifully carves decorations on the wall will give you divine peace. The Astapadhi Temples that are situated in the same complex are a must visit too.
The temple complex is open through out the morning till 12noon, for the visitors. So try to get up a bit early or you might miss this splendor. The campus also contain Gyan Bhandar library. Well if you are a student of comparative archeology or otherwise, the library will prove to be a good place to prowl as it contains some of the rare manuscripts available in India.

Gadsisar Lake

Gate Of Tillon

Some Of The Beautiful Views Of The Lake

Gadsisar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around 1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh. Can you believe this structure just outside the city walls once acted as a reservoir that controlled the entire supply of water to the arid city!
This place was selected because it had a certain amount of declivity already and it automatically retained some of the rainwater. If you are lucky and venture out in winters, you might get to see a variety of migratory birds. Due to its proximity to Bharatpur, some of the birds get attracted to this place also. Don't miss to carry a good pair of binoculars and SLR camera with a wide-angle lens if you want to take away some really mesmerizing snaps.
You will find whole varieties of temples and shrines surrounding the lake. In later years it became more of a pilgrimage spot. The beautiful gateway that arches across the road down to the Lake was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of 19th century, known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). Lord Vishnu's statue was installed in the year 1908 A.D. or the gate by the courtesan & declared Krishna Temple to save it from demolition by the then Maharawal.

Tazia Tower

Tazia Tower of Jaisalmer is one of the major tourist attractions. If you have done with the various Rajputana architectures scattered in the city, Tazia tower will come as a welcome break to you. It is situated in the excellent 'Badal Palace' complex located near Amar Sagar Gate. These were the homes of the former royal family. The Tazia tower is a 5-storied structure where each story has significance in its own. On each floor there is a balcony that is famous for their individual designs. This was built by Muslim craftsmen and is based on the shape of Tazia. Tazia is actually the replica of Mausoleum of various Imams. They are made of wood, thermocol and colored papers. The architects gifted it to the then royal patrons.