Description
A luxury desert camp and spa, the Serai is a fantastic place to escape the crowds of Jaisalmer and experience the slower pace of desert life. The desert views and starry skies at night are something really quite special and from the terrace outside your tent, shepherds and villagers can be seen wandering around this extraordinary landscape.
There are 21 tents at the camp. One of these is the 'Royal Suite' with its private pool, spa and lounging tent. There are fourteen 'Tented Suites' with private veranda, drawing room, bedroom and ensuite. Additionally, the six 'Luxury Tents' have private walled gardens and plunge pools. The tents are designed in keeping with local styles and the bathrooms are large and luxurious.
There is a main dining tent but the emphasis is on choosing when and where you want to eat, there is total flexibility.
From the camp, excursions can be arranged to visit local villages and the fort at Jaisalmer and camel rides into the dunes can be organised. Alternatively you could choose just to admire the landscape from the privacy of your own verandah.
Accommodation
The Serai offers 21 tents - 1 royal tent, 14 tented suites and 6 luxury tented suites. The 'Royal Suite' with its private pool, spa and lounging tent. There are fourteen 'Tented Suites' with private veranda, drawing room, bedroom and ensuite. Additionally, the six 'Luxury Tents' have private walled gardens and plunge pools.
Childcare
Children are accepted but there are no specific facilities. Childcare is not available.
Facilities
Facilities at the Serai include a swimming pool, boutique and 4 massage rooms.
Activities
The Serai offers guests complimentary desert walks. Activities at an additional cost include village safaris, camel rides, desert picnics and sightseeing at the Jaisalmer fort, one of the largest in the world and home to the Royal Palace and the Jain temples.
When to travel
Like any other places near the Desert in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer also has an extreme climate. Jaisalmer is extremely hot during summer (March to May) with mercury levels in the range of 25°C to 42°C. Winter is pleasant with low temperature ranges between 24°C to 8°C. Jaisalmer receives less rainfall during monsoon. Best season to visit is between October to March, avoiding hot summer days. February is attractive with Desert festival conducted with many cultural programs and enthusiasm. September has Ramdevra fair attracting many tourists.
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Location and directions
Jaisalmer
The Serai is about an hour (45km) outside Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, in the Great Thar Desert.
How to get there
9-hour international flight to Delhi Indira Gandhi International followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Jodhpur. It's a 3-hour drive from Jodhpur airport to The Serai. Alternatively, you can catch the train from Delhi to Jaisalmer.
