Stand and wonder at the astonishingly ornate decorations on an ancient Jain temple. Or walk the walls of a centuries old Jaisalmer fort, their immense thickness proof against the sun itself. Or sit astride a swaying ‘ship of the desert’ as you journey by camel through a timeless and achingly beautiful desert landscape of curvaceous white dunes. This is the way to experience the soul of Jaisalmer.

Stay at The Serai and you will also experience something else; the modern equivalent of the luxury and splendour of the lifestyle of the state’s historic rulers. At The Serai you can expect opulence on a grand scale, with huge tented suites that stand on local stone, and typically include private walled gardens, sunken pools and glorious en suite bathrooms.