Jaisalmer*

Took our first overnight train in India from Bikaner to Jaisalmer - unfortunately, we missed out on 2nd class tickets and had to buy 3rd class tickets (beds in bunks of 3 - no photos as the whole situation was very rushed and chaotic). Our train started in Jaipur, and by the time it arrived in Bikaner, it was almost full with barely any space to put your bags and people (without assigned beds) sleeping in some of our beds - with the help of some friendly locals, we claimed back our beds. The train ride was only 5 hours long, but was very bumpy and too uncomfortable to sleep. We also couldn't check into our room until midday so we sat on the rooftop of our hostel, watching the sunrise over Jaisalmer Fort and waited for our room to be free. Today was a very slow day for us.Read more