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3 Days in Jaisalmer, India + Camel Safari in The Thar Desert

Last Updated: October 20, 2021 · India

If you’ve ever dreamed of a fairytale fort rising from golden sands, then the ancient city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India should be on your bucket list! If not, Jaisalmer will awaken the dreamer in you. Our 3 days in Jaisalmer, India and our camel safari in the Thar Desert was chock-full of adventure.

From exploring in one of the world’s last living forts carved from golden sandstone to sleeping under twinkling stars in the middle of the desert, Jaisalmer delivers on its promise to leave you with an impression!

Read about what to see and do in Jaisalmer in 3 days below! P.S. don’t miss reading about our crazy camel safari adventure in the Thar Desert!

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What to See in 3 Days in Jaisalmer, India
Top Things to Do in Jaisalmer, India
Jaisalmer Fort
Bada Bagh
Patwon-Ki-Haveli
Sam Sand Dunes
Thar Desert + Kuldhara’s Ghost Town
The Thar Heritage Museum
Gadisar Lake
Nathmal-ki-Haveli
Day 1 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Arriving in Jaisalmer
Inside the Jaisalmer Fort
Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
Our first camel safari
Our first night out in the Thar Desert in Jaisalmer
A sleepless night
Day 2 Exploring in Jaisalmer, India
Camel Safari Cont’d
“School pen”
Back in Jaisalmer
Side Story: Struggle & Success
The mysterious couple
WAS IT A SCAM??
We may never know…
Rooftop restaurant with a view
Day 3 in Jaisalmer, India
Touring the Jain Temples in Jaisalmer Fort
Taking the Sleeper Bus from Jaisalmer to Bikaner

What to See in 3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

If you keep reading below, you’ll see that we had to skip some top attractions in Jaisalmer because I got deathly sick in the middle of the Thar Desert. (It’s a good story, keep reading!)

So just to make this guide a little more travel-friendly for you, here are some of the top things to do in Jaisalmer – all of which you could get accomplished in 3 days if you’re speedy.

Note: Camping overnight in the desert on a camel safari in Jaisalmer will take up at least 1.5 days on its own, so make sure to plan your trip accordingly.

Top Things to Do in Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer Fort

The golden sandstone fortress that towers over Jaisalmer. The fort is the central hub of activity in Jaisalmer and is worth several visits because there’s so much to see inside the center. The fort is one of the last remaining forts in the entire world in which residents still reside inside.

Bada Bagh

Ancient cenotaphs (royal burial site of the Maharajah’s) inside a garden temple structure. Get there by taking a bus or taxi (it’s about 5-6 km outside of Jaisalmer). A beautiful place to see the sunset!

Patwon-Ki-Haveli

A golden yellow Haveli (townhouse/mansion) and heritage museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort.

Sam Sand Dunes

A village named ‘Sam’ where there are 30-60 meter-high sand dunes where you can sandboard, take a camel safari, and stay overnight in desert tents at the budget-friendly Sam Sand Dunes Desert Safari Camp.

Thar Desert + Kuldhara’s Ghost Town

The Thar Desert is the world’s 17th largest desert that stretches between India and the border with Pakistan. Camel safaris are a popular option in the Thar Desert and most packages include a day trip to the ghost town of Kuldhara.

The Thar Heritage Museum

A small yet fascinating private museum showcasing Jaisalmer’s rich cultural heritage and folklore, including ancient relics and fossils, musical instruments, turbans, and more.

Gadisar Lake

A serene lake within walking distance from the Jaisalmer Fort. An awesome place to catch the sunset or escape the city and eat at an on-site restaurant.

Nathmal-ki-Haveli

Located right next to the Patwon Haveli, this Haveli is a beautiful structure inside the Jaisalmer Fort. Built by two brothers with independent styles, this Haveli is iconic of Jaisalmer’s architecture and history.

Day 1 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

The way we organized our time in Jaisalmer was a little tricky. Since we needed to fly back out of Delhi (to catch another plane in Kolkata), and because we were urgently out of days, we had to take a long bus trip all the way from Jaisalmer > Bikaner > Delhi.

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So, we booked our two-day camel safari to start on the first day we arrived in Jaisalmer, leaving just enough time to dip our toes inside the majestic Jaisalmer Fort.

Arriving in Jaisalmer

Since we booked our camel safari to begin at 2:00 pm on the first day, we had pick-up transport at the train station on our arrival from Jodhpur. This was quite the treat since when we arrived it was still dark out and we were quite exhausted from our first overnight sleeper train.

The nice team at Real Desert Man Camel Safari loaded us up in their jeeps and trucked us to their hotel. They gave us a room to store our stuff, rest and shower, before joining them up on the roof for breakfast.

The atmosphere was quiet and calm. The Jaisalmer Fort stood impressively before us, shining bright gold in the morning sun’s rays.

I toss my scrambled eggs to a stray kitty, who completely stole my attention from chatting with fellow camel safari-goers. I didn’t mind. Once rested and full, we decided to get a taste of the Jaisalmer Fort before it was time to begin the safari.

Also Read — 2 Days in Jaipur, India: The Pink City of Rajasthan

Inside the Jaisalmer Fort

There’s one access to the Jaisalmer Fort, and you can’t miss it. Its cobblestones lead through an arch, where shops colorfully display their handicrafts on the walls and on tables.

Cars and tuk-tuks enter the fort via the golden cobblestone and brick pathway, which you follow on foot all the way into the fort.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

The bright and colorful streets inside Jaisalmer’s ancient living fort

It’s bizarre to be there, honestly. It seems unreal that nearly 3,000 people still live inside the fort. Can you imagine going home to your house or apartment… inside a majestic fort? 😉

But the splash of modernity with the 800-year old architecture is anything but off-putting. It whips up lavish tales and images of kings and princes living a life of royalty, walking down the same narrow alleyways as I am.

The best approach to exploring the entirety of the Jaisalmer Fort is to do a little at a time, rather than in one go. There’s a whole lot to see and discover inside, so we started out by just window-shopping and exploring the quieter back streets. Be careful, though!

Getting lost here is pretty easy. And that’s how we stumbled upon the sweetest bookstore who guided us to his friend’s rooftop restaurant.

jaisalmer india | rooftop | cafe | scarf | golden city

The restaurant view was breathtaking. Best of all, we had the whole place to ourselves! We delighted in food and drink and picture-taking before heading back to the hostel to begin our camel safari.

Camel Safari in Jaisalmer

We pack our bags as lightly as possible. Paul and I booked two nights in the desert, and we had anticipated this experience since the beginning of our trip.

With loads of excitement, we pile into jeeps and head further west into the Thar Desert.

The air is getting dustier and drier the farther we go. The driver is playing loud Indian party music and it’s putting a big smile on everyone’s faces. We dodge the occasional camel in the middle of the road as we speed down the straight, never-ending desert roads.

Our first stop is the only oasis known to the Thar Desert.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

The abandoned ghost town of Kuldhara

The first attraction of our camel safari is an abandoned ghost town known as Kuldhara. It was once a thriving town of folk from the Brahmin caste – the upper caste in the Indian caste hierarchy. Legends have recounted various stories, but the one our guide told us was rather spookish. I’ve since researched it and it’s a lot less mysterious than he made it out to be, haha.

Here, we had “free time” to roam and take pictures. The air was eerily quiet. The place is said to be haunted, which makes it even more interesting in my opinion. Nonetheless, it pangs at the heart to think of the life that once lived in the houses that today are in ruins.

Our first camel safari

After another half hour to hour in the back of the jeep, we finally arrived at our destination. The camels were all strapped up with the camping equipment and ready to go. Each one had a funny look on their face. Getting on a camel is rather bizarre, it’s almost like a horse but wider and..”Whoaa, way taller.” You don’t really realize just how tall these magnificent creatures are until you’re on it’s back when it goes to stand upright.

Everyone sets on out their camels, mine was named Kali, and he had a gentle attitude. I really hated that they all had a spike through their nose, as that’s how they’re guided. It’s not quite like a horse bit, which I’m used to.

Riding on the back of a camel is a weird experience. You feel like your dancing to a slow disco groove back and forth, back and forth. If you try to change the rhythm pain will ensue. Be warned! I think after 1.5-2 hours on a camel, my cheeks had enough grooving.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

Finally, we made it to our camping spot for the night; in a little pocket of sand dunes in the Thar Desert. How exciting! I start to feel a little uneasy as I get off my camel, but I hardly take notice of it.

Our first night out in the Thar Desert in Jaisalmer

Sunset is fast approaching. The camel guides are unloading the camels, tending to them, and setting up our cots. We were going to sleep under the stars and I couldn’t have been more excited. Oh, how I wish I could’ve enjoyed it fully!

Everyone spreads out to wander off in the dunes or to take pictures (like we did). The sunset drew nearer, and so we gathered around for snacks and milk tea; freshly brewed over an open desert campfire. A fellow safari-goer took out his guitar and sang.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

That night we had dinner around the fire. It was a typical Indian meal; rice, dhal, veggies, and papadums. At the time, I didn’t feel hungry so I only ate a little and gave the rest to Paul. At the time, I didn’t think anything of it.

But, oh, how I wish I would’ve given it a thought.

We share songs around the fire with our guides, who sing together in raspy voices. They have slept many a night out here, under the stars.

The dune beetles are driving me insane as I try to listen. They bury under anything that’s warm, so our butts are the first place they go to. They’re harmless but tickly and big, so annoying. Some of them wish to be warm forever and jump in the fire to burn. It’s a little sad. About ten feet away, the sound of a hundred beetles nibbling on dry bread fills the air. You can hear all of them chewing on it, like fat, happy beetles. It’s cute and gross at the same time.

A sleepless night

Yay! Finally, we are all off to bed. We brush our teeth with bottled water and spit it out into the sand. We curl into our cots which have a 1-foot thick duvet on top to keep us warm during the chilly desert night. With blurred vision, I stare up into the night sky, burrow myself into my pillow, and reach for Paul’s hand. I’m so ready to sleep.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India
Playing in the dunes with sunsets and dune beetles

But it came and went so quickly. “Why am I awake?” I wonder. Has it been an hour, two hours? Maybe more, maybe less? I’m not sure.

Unfortunately, I was awakened by a sudden bout of nausea, which tore me from my bed. Paul helped me run down the hill next to me, but I didn’t even have time to dig a little hole! The purging didn’t end until a few hours later. After the 4th or 5th time, Paul stayed in bed while I ran back down the hill next to the noisy camels.

I remember sitting on the cold sand, shivering from the desert wind. I didn’t have time to grab my glasses, so I squint up into the stars and recognize the Big Dipper faintly. All I remember wanting is to be healthy again! Oh, how we wish for health the second we don’t have it.

Day 2 Exploring in Jaisalmer, India

Camel Safari Cont’d

The next morning, Paul and I were supposed to continue on, just the two of us and our guide for a second night in the desert.

Sleeping in the Thar Desert
View of our campsite in the morning

I was feeling so much better by breakfast, that we decided to trek on for our second night. It would just be the two of us alone in the desert this time after all, so I didn’t want to give up such a cool opportunity!

The morning light was bright and strong. We parted ways from the group and trekked further into the desert with our guide.

Jaisalmer, India + Thar Desert | camels safari jaisalmer
My buddies!

After 1.5 hours, we were approaching a small village, I was so excited to get off my camel. Little did I know I wouldn’t get back on it! Within seconds, I started to get dizzy.

I knew I was about to pass out, so I ran to the only shade I could see, where two goats were lying in a scattered layer of old goat poop.

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Camel Ride in the Thar Desert | photograpy camel safari
The only known picture of me on my camel!

I hurriedly shoo them away and lie on the ground, tossing my legs up in the air for Paul to catch (to prevent me from passing out).

Two small girls from the village come over to speak to me, and the whole time I was on the ground (like 15 minutes) they kept trying to ask me something, but I couldn’t understand so I assumed they were asking if I was okay.

“School pen”

But silly me. I realized, finally, after they kept pointing at my scarf, sunglasses, and camera, that they were actually saying “school pen.” They were asking for money to buy a school pen!

Sensation comes back to my hands and arms (because they went numb and tingly) and I get up from the dirt. The camels are drinking from a basin and I just want to jump in.

Forfeiting our second night in the desert meant not only losing out on the opportunity but out on the deposit, too. Not to mention, we had to pay an extra fee for an “emergency vehicle” to come pick us up—two hours deep into the desert.

Camel Ride in the Thar Desert
Waiting on the “emergency vehicle” to arrive…

I just spent nearly 3 weeks in India and my body chooses my first night out in the desert to get deathly ill? I have a knack for these kinds of situations, it seems. But we laughed about it while we waited. We knew the story this would turn into one day. And here I am, telling it.


The ride back was humbling. We passed desert towns, shacks bearing the brunt of the desert heat if you will, with camels and trash sprinkled about. My privilege was on display that day. I get sick and I get an emergency vehicle. If they get sick, the children, the elderly? Well, I doubt an “emergency vehicle” comes for them.

Back in Jaisalmer

Once back in Jaisalmer at the Real Desert Man Safari hostel, I took a very long nap. Since we had to forfeit our night out in the desert, the staff offered us a room for the night for free and wished me well. After a few hours, I was able to explore the golden city again.

Side Story: Struggle & Success

After my nap, we head back into the Jaisalmer Fort to find dinner, despite my disinterest in food. Instead, we stumble upon a local shop that has a big “as seen in Lonely Planet” banner strung above its entrance.

The girl, whose name I cannot remember now, greets us warmly and welcomes us inside. At the time we were reluctant because we really weren’t in the mood for haggling.

Jaisalmer, India
These are Hindu wedding announcements in Jaisalmer’s Fort

The mysterious couple

But to our surprise, there wasn’t any haggling or negotiating, only conversation and story-sharing. She was from a different caste and moved to Jaisalmer with her husband after falling in love on the train.

His family does not accept her very well, as she is from a “lower” social ranking. She told us her story, of her life and her struggle to integrate into Jaisalmer which has a rich diversity of both Muslims and Hindus. People would throw cow shit and rotten vegetables at her shop and call her nasty names because they believed a woman shouldn’t be at the forefront of the store.

As for the husband, he is the one who started up his store after wanting to help out the widowed women living in the desert outside of Jaisalmer. Together they sell handicrafts; pillowcases, trinkets, bags, and especially quilts, that are handstitched by the widowed women and adorned with recycled jewels, beads, and sequins often from old wedding dresses.

WAS IT A SCAM??

The story is all very telling and we stayed for 2-3 hours just talking to the lady and her husband, who came by later on. He explained that I was sick because of the bottle of water that the camel safari gave out to us, mentioning that it was recycled water and they re-use the bottles. He also went with Paul to the local store to get me a bag of fresh curd/milk – promising that if I drank this I would feel instantly better. And they were right, I did.

That night we left feeling overwhelmed by their story of struggle and success. We gave them the benefit of the doubt that it wasn’t just one huge scam or sob story – as we often heard when shopping in India.

We decide to go back the next day for lunch, just to swing by and say hello. The husband had mentioned owning a restaurant nearby, so in order to support them, we decided to go there to eat. He even walked us there and showed us a table on the rooftop overlooking the golden Jain temples in Jaisalmer. He ushered the waiter to come to take our order.

3 Days in Jaisalmer, India

We were out of water for the day, so we ordered two bottles to take with us. And can you guess what was brought out? The same water bottles that were offered to me by the camel safari – the same bottle that the husband of the shop, and “owner” of this restaurant, told us never to drink from again.

Suddenly, Paul and I looked at each other like “Is the whole story a sham?!?” Feeling unsure of what to believe now, we ask the waiter about the owner of the restaurant.

We may never know…

He looks at us and laughs and says he is the owner of the restaurant, not the man who came with us. We told him how the man says this location was his restaurant.

Again, laughter filled the air as he repeats that the man only rents them the building, that the restaurant belongs to him and his friend (who waves at us from the kitchen area).

Now, Paul and I are seriously doubting the story the man and his wife told us. So, we go back to confront them about it.

He didn’t like that at all, by the way. Paul jokingly said to him that “his” restaurant served us the same water he claimed got me sick in the first place, and that the waiters said he wasn’t the owner.

The husband didn’t know what to say and completely avoided the question. It was also at this moment that I wished to say goodbye to the wife, who was upstairs.

At this point, we hadn’t bought anything from their shop still, and the welcome became noticeably less warm by both the wife and husband. I asked to stay in touch with her, so she shouted her number from the rooftop, but didn’t come down to say goodbye.

We left feeling unsure of what to think. Nevertheless, whether their whole story was true or only part of it, we learned a lot from the experience.

Rooftop restaurant with a view

Without a plan, we roam the streets to find food. We come across an adorable rooftop restaurant with cushions and carpet to sit on. The view is unhampered and the edges of the fort are dimly lit from the warm, golden lights below.

Paul orders a delicious curry that turns my nose up. We chat about our travels in India and how they are coming to a close, as I slowly, and carefully, eat spoon-fulls of plain rice.

Day 3 in Jaisalmer, India

Touring the Jain Temples in Jaisalmer Fort

The Jain Temples in Jaisalmer are hard to miss. You don’t need a guide, but you should consider getting one if you’re really interested in learning about Jainism. There are not any signs to explain the temple statues, so understanding Jainism before going or learning about it during your tour will enhance your experience.

Jain Temples in Jaisalmer, India

The temples are carved beautifully and the city just grew around them, it feels like. There are residential houses not even a stone’s throw away.


  • Hours: Open till 12 pm noon for tourists (and non-Jains)
  • Fee: 10-20 Rs foreigners (free for Indians)
  • Rules: Take off shoes and don’t be on your period*

*There’s a sign (see pic below) that says “women on their monthly course period” are forbidden to enter the temples in order to keep the temple’s sanctity… Here’s what I think about that ? ? ?


The Jain Temples in Jaisalmer have high archaeological and religious value. The temples are intricately-designed and date back to the 12th-15th century. It is a lovely experience to tour the temples and practice mindfulness for the spiritual sentiment and rich cultural heritage.

Jain Temples Jaisalmer India

There are a total of 7 temples/monuments, each connected and carved from the same golden sandstone that makes Jaisalmer the Golden City of India. Each is also dedicated to their own god or Thirthankara, like Chandraprabhu and Parshvanath.

Taking the Sleeper Bus from Jaisalmer to Bikaner

We had very little time left to explore Jaisalmer, especially after spending our night and afternoon with the mysterious shopkeepers. We head back to our hotel, sleepy from our journey and eager to get back home.

In the morning, we woke up at 4 am to walk to the bus station. Two ladies were roaming the streets collecting trash, surely for little money.

As we move further away from the city, the entire golden Jaisalmer Fort can be seen in all its glory. It lights up the night sky in its entirety. We scurry past a gathering of street dogs who are about to get into a huge territorial fight. We make it to the bus station if you can call it that, and wait for the call to Bikaner.

Jaisalmer, India at Night

Finally, we board and the bus looks a little frightening at first. There are two levels of beds like you’d find on a train. We throw our stuff up on the top bunk and close our dusty curtain. A moldy mandarine peel sits in the corner. We use our backpacks as pillows and curl up to sleep. I sigh a breath of relief not to have to sleep sitting upright.

The 6-7 hour bus ride was long, but I was glad to have the time to finish the book I was reading at the time, I Am Malala (The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban).

I hope you liked this mix of story + guide to Jaisalmer, India! Jaisalmer really brings fantasy novels and video games to life. (I was pretending to be in the Gerudo Desert from Zelda and Paul was pretending to live out the book that he was reading at the time).

Three days in Jaisalmer, India is enough to see all the surrounding attractions and take a 1-night camel safari trip in the Thar Desert, but you need to be careful when planning your train trips. Jaisalmer is very far from Delhi, so don’t procrastinate (like we did) to book your bus or train back.

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  1. marvin desert camp says

    October 8, 2021 at 4:23 am

    3 days will be less for me the place is that amazing . keep sharing this type of content. also desert safari in Jaisalmer is great.

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  2. Shivani Jani says

    September 30, 2021 at 6:06 am

    Wow! It’s amazing to visit Jaisalmer. After reading your blog, I feel like planning for Jaisalmer. Your guide is very helpful for me.

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  3. jaisalmerto says

    July 29, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    Amazing post, On a winter trip to Jaisalmer, you can spend most of your vacation time and join a fun desert trip. With so many beautiful places and fun events, the city is without a doubt a wonderful tourist destination.

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  4. marvin says

    July 20, 2021 at 1:55 am

    Unique and Amazing Post
    Thank you for sharing and Keep Continue
    Jaisalmer is best Place to camel safari.

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  5. The Golden Camp says

    June 9, 2021 at 6:22 am

    Unique and amazing post! After reading it, I have gotten lots of unique Information about Best Places To Visit In Jaisalmer keep continue thanks.

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    • Bri says

      June 9, 2021 at 8:36 am

      Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  6. Himanshu Sisodia says

    May 28, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Wow! This is an incredible post and I guess you had so many beautiful and a few bizarre experiences. The intricate architecture in the Jain temples look fantastic and the ghost town of Kuldhara sounds spooky. Glad to know that you felt better the next day after falling sick on day 1 and could continue your trip as planned. Thanks for the wonderful post!

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    • Bri says

      May 28, 2021 at 10:57 am

      Thanks for reading! Would love to revisit one day but so grateful for our time in Jaisalmer – despite getting sick, lol! Safe travels : )

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As much as I enjoy traveling with my partner, I just simply wouldn’t have had the same encounters or made the connections that I did on this trip and to think what I would have missed out on 🥲 ❤️

Because traveling alone literally forces you to *go out there* and in doing so, you realize just how capable you were of doing it all along! 🙏

#solotravel #solofemaletraveler #nepal #soloadventure #nepalnow #nepaltravel #nepaltourism
When you stay open and curious, pretty magical thi When you stay open and curious, pretty magical things can unfold 🥹 ✨ 

I’ve been harboring this story unsure as to HOW TO EVEN BEGIN to tell it, but the how is less important than the why. 

And this experience reminded me of my why ☺️ 

I live for this kind of magic in life, or rather, it’s this kind of magic that lights me up and makes me feel most alive — the adrenaline of an adventure and how a story unfolds right in front of me like a movie, one in which I’m not only the producer, director, graphic artist, etc but the screenwriter too. And perhaps most interestingly, the viewer as well. 

I’ve said this before, and recently too, but whenever I travel, I often let “the story” lead the way. And there’s always a story. Whether you think of it as scripting your own play, directing your own film, or authoring your own book, we get to be both the creators and the audience. And I think that’s pretty neat. 

For a long, long time, I’ve often kept those kinds of travel moments locked away in my journal — for my personal reflections only, unsure that they’d mean anything to anyone else. But what I’ve come home to lately, is that these stories are mine to tell and if they matter to me, then, well, that’s all that matters.

So here’s to sharing stories that matter, for the intrinsic value of the story itself, and for the meaningful seeds of inspiration and magic that take root in our hearts 🥰 ✌️ 

#solotravel #trekking #nepal #langtang #travelstories #travelblogger #travelstories #mindfultravel
Did you guess it? You’ve probably heard of trekk Did you guess it? You’ve probably heard of trekking routes in Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, and Upper/Lower Mustang… but have you ever heard of Langtang? 

Langtang village inside Langtang National Park was tragically wiped out after a devastating landslide (caused by the 2015 earthquakes), but the village is rebuilding and tourism to the region is picking up! 

You will hike through the landslide area as well as the new village on this gorgeous Langtang Valley Trek. 

The trek takes 8 days roundtrip and goes from roughly 1400m up to 4980m, with the last village of Kyanjin Gompa resting at around 3900m. 

It’s one of the most BEAUTIFUL treks to do in Nepal! Plus, you don’t need to journey far to reach the starting point in Syabrubesi which is just 115km north of Kathmandu (however, it still takes around 7 hours by bus to get there!).

Save this to your Nepal adventure bucket list 🔖 and head to my blog for the free detailed guide to the trek! 

#nepal #langtang #trekking #himalayas
Guess where?! 😁 (hint in the 4th clip!) But al Guess where?! 😁 (hint in the 4th clip!) 
But also this shouldn’t come as a surprise! As a nomad, I’ve slow lived and based myself out of Mexico 5-6 times since 2018. 
Each time, going back feels like going home! 💛
And even though I was just there for a short period to show my mom around and celebrate Day of the Dead, I’m happy to be returning for a few months so I can fill back up my cup. 

The majority of 2023 has been a non-stop whirlwind which wasn’t my initial vision for this year, so this next move is about slowing down (even more), writing, and recharging ☀️ 🔋 

If you could move anywhere, where would you go? 

#digitalnomad #mexicotravel #oaxacamexico #slomad #slowtravel #slowliving
La Velada is such a special part of Día de Muerto La Velada is such a special part of Día de Muertos traditions to witness 🧡✨ 

On October 31st, we went to two local cemeteries (Panteón Xoxocotlán and Panteón Atzompa) where families labor away with love by decorating the graves with marigolds, candles, and their dead beloved’s favorite food, drinks, objects... you name it! 💛🪦

You’ll see families laughing, playing music, and drinking while some are embracing or visiting alone, quiet in their remembrance. Meanwhile, you can find typical street food outside the cemetery gates and bands/concerts and mariachis playing loudly in the background 🎺 

It’s festive, sentimental, and magical (and more), all in one 🥹❤️

If you have the wonderful opportunity to visit Oaxaca or any of the other places in Mexico where they celebrate next year, please make sure to be respectful! 🫶🏼

In Atzompa, the grave mounds are harder to see and you should take extra care with your steps and how you take photos (if you decide to). We were invited over by a family for mezcal and my friend also got to light candles for her father and share it with their family’s gravesite. 🕯️ It was a very special experience for all of us! Many many thanks and much love to everyone who made it so beautiful 🙏🌼🕯️💜

#diademuertos #dayofthedead #oaxaca #lavelada #atzompa #xoxocotlán #oaxacatravel #mexicotravel #oaxacadejuarez #cempasuchil #diademuertos2023
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