All About Jaisalmer: check lists and food joints

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Jaisalmer is all earth; brown and parched, yet rich and giving. The town is synonymous with the great Thar Desert, which spreads over 60 percent of the state. In this city filled with stories of romance and royalty, it is almost possible to breathe in the heady scents of the spices and opium that once passed through its markets.

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK: JAISALMER

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Desert Boy’s Dhani For some earthy, vegetarian Rajasthani food Stop by for dinner, when the place comes alive with fairy lights, puppet shows, folk dance and music.

Gaji’s Restaurant had too much ghee and dal-baati, shock your tongue with some brilliant, spicy Korean food. Gaji’s does Italian cuisine as well, but it is the bibimbap and pajeon you should order. Views of the city and the fort from its rooftop perch are a bonus. Trio With a great location, folk music. Trio pulls off every trick in the book to serve the quintessential Rajasthan experience. The terrace restaurant has low-seating and friendly service, perfect for a languorous dinner.

Jaisal, Italy After a long morning up and around the Fort transports yourself to Italy at this restaurant. Sitting above the main gate of the Fort, Jaisal Italy has the fort walls as its backdrop, and artistes and buskers performing down below provide the soundtrack to your meal. The coffee is excellent, as is the tiramisu.

Bhang Shop A government approved hole in the wall joint that serves some splendid marijuana laced concoctions. The bhang lassi and thandai are the hot-sellers, but the shop also sells bhang flavoured cookies and chocolate. Enjoy the happy high.

Dhanraj Ranmal Bhatia Sweets By the time you reach Jaisalmer, chances are you have already tasted much of Rajasthan’s iconic sweets and savories. You must visit this tiny but legendary sweet shop in Bhatia Market, that’s been in business for 10 generations. The crispy pyaaz kachoris, moist ghotua laddoos and the spicy chilli pakoras are a must-have. Do visit all these places and try some exotic food and drinks with your friends and family.