Jaisalmer is witnessing a surge in festive tourism this Christmas Eve, with hotels and desert tent resorts reporting near-full occupancy as both domestic and international travellers flock to the city. Capitalizing on the strong demand, hospitality establishments across the Golden City have gone all out with elaborate decorations, special menus, and entertainment programmes to mark the celebrations.

Hotels and resorts are adorned with colorful lights and Christmas-themed décor, including beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Culinary offerings have been tailored to global tastes, with chefs preparing a wide range of Chinese, Continental, Italian, Rajasthani, and other international cuisines. Guests can look forward to gala dinners, DJ nights, live orchestras, and folk performances as part of the evening’s festivities.

Several resorts in the Sam sand dunes are also hosting exclusive Christmas Eve parties, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. With a significant influx of foreign tourists, the city is buzzing with festive energy, and tourism stakeholders anticipate enthusiastic participation in in-house celebrations this year.

Rishabh Singh, General Manager of a three-star hotel in Jaisalmer, shared that the city’s tourism businesses have made elaborate preparations for Christmas Eve. “Various events have been planned, and arrangements are nearly complete. Guests can enjoy folk and Bollywood music and dance late into the night. The hotel has been decorated with attractive lights and Christmas trees,” he said.

Pratap, head chef at another three-star hotel, highlighted the special culinary preparations for the occasion. “Magnificent Christmas trees have been set up, and the lounge has been decorated specially for the celebrations. Our menu features an extensive selection of international and local dishes, along with special chocolates and elaborate Christmas cakes,” he said. With hotels fully booked and festivities in full swing, Jaisalmer’s tourism sector is enjoying a vibrant Christmas season, reaffirming the city’s reputation as a premier winter destination for travellers from around the world.