Welcome to Jaisalmer
Hotel Priya is a calm oasis in the heart of the mystic "Golden City of the Thar Desert". We a world of traditional hospitality combined with modern comfort and all western standards. Pol Haveli is situated in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood just beneath the most beautiful sunset point with a magnificent view over the whole city and the fort. The comfortable air conditioned rooms are tastefully decorated in the old haveli style and all have en suite bathrooms. Jaisalmer is famous for embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, blankets, antiques and old stone work. Tie-dye and other fabrics are made and color abounds everywhere.We bring you inspired creations by local artisans and encourage you to immerse and have fun with our culture and creativity.Hotel Priya is among the best hotels
Shoppin in jaisalmer
Mehar had told us on the drive to Jaisalmer that one of the things it was famous for was its silver-work and silver jewellery, and I love silver jewellery! So I determined that a bangle bought here would make a nice souvenir of my trip. There are certainly several shops in which to buy these, so I asked for advice (yes, knowing that his chosen shop would be one that paid him to bring us there, but also knowing that TransIndus guides are under strict instructions not to rip tourists off and only to recommend good places). He suggested that he could take us to a family business in the lower town, run from their home rather than a shop. Here they make and sell a wide range of pieces from the fairly simple, such as the bangles, to elaborate wedding jewellery.
Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for and note the name of the place or its address, but perhaps if you like the sound of this and describe it to a guide, he will also know it. We arrived at the house (which is worth seeing in its own right it is a lovely old property), slipped off our shoes, and descended to the basement which serves as the shop. There were two other customers seated on the low cushions – one was another tourist, an American woman and her daughter picking out presents for friends back home; the other a local woman choosing with great care the jewellery she would wear at her wedding. I asked the man serving us if I could see some bangles and he emptied a large bag on the floor at my feet! He demonstrated the clever design, a speciality here – the bangles are hollow and can be twisted to put on and take off, clicking into place to hold them. I rummaged for a short while until I found a design I liked, and he then helped me unearth it in the correct size.
Pieces are sold by weight – my reasonably simple and medium thickness bangle cost about 2,800 IR (just under £30) after a little bit of haggling. I was pleased that there was no “hard sell” here – OK, it was suggested I might like to wear more than one bangle, or buy another for a friend, but neither of these points were pressed when I said no thank you. The service was pleasant and the buying experience more relaxed than in a shop, so I was happy with and with my purchase, which I have worn almost daily ever since!
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Shopping in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is not only one of the finest tourist destinations in Rajasthan but also an exciting place for shopping. Jaisalmer is famous for embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, blankets, antiques and old stonework. Don't miss to buy souvenirs for your dear ones. In that case, Mirror work, embroiders article silver jewelry, Trickles and Curios are must buys of Jaisalmer. There are lots of shops but try to venture in government owned and operated ones. The main shopping areas in Jaisalmer are Sadar Bazaar, Sonaron Ka Bas, Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazaar, Gandhi Darshan, Zila Khadi Gramodan Parishad, Khadi Gramyodyog Bhawan (Seema Gram) and Rajasthali - the Govt. shop, selling handicrafts.
The embroideries in the South-Western region of Rajasthan are amazing. Traditional wedding dresses, opium bags, and dowery bags come from the desert villages and are then sewen together to make magnificent wall hangings. Jaisalmer also has various showrooms and emporia, which are worth a visit. Some of the places that you can visit include Barmer Embroidery House, which is located near Patwon-ki-Haveli. Light of the east is the shop located within the premises of the fort of Jaisalmer. The shop is known for its collection of rare and precious minerals that includes the rare zeolite.
