Has anyone any suggestions for budget (250 - 650 rupees) hotels/havelis in JODHPUR (within walking distance of the station for an early morning departure)and JAISALMER (preferably within the fort area)? We don't want luxury "western-type" hotels, but would prefer more traditional family-run establishments. Many thanks!

Hi Alan- check out www.indiamike.com for hotel recs. The website is full of useful stuff. Happy planning!

Thanks, Lyndie, I checked out the site and found some interesting possibilities. And "happy planning" is exactly right.... I have such a wonderful time doing all the planning that sometimes I think I don't actually need to take the holiday for real!

Alan,

Glad you are enjoying the virtual tourism!

Here are some recommendations within your parameters, with a bit of tolerance

Jodhpur

Devi Bhawan
Rajputana Discovery
Ratan Niwas

Jaisalmer
Killa Bhawan
Nachna Haveli
Jaisal Castle

Hint - A bit of bargaining might help!!

Thanks again, Rajhelp50! I decided to go with your recommendations for Jaipur, so I expect that the same will apply for Jodhpur and Jaisalmer (I'll start checking them out right now). Coming soon: requests for New Delhi (near the airport) and Varanasi!