There is more than enough to fill your days at Suryagarh. The management pride themselves on offering a complimentary daily activity schedule for you to pick and choose from.

Rise with the sun for a spot of early morning yoga, try your hand at archery, learn to cook a traditional Rajasthani dish, or learn to play the Khartal, an ancient Indian percussion instrument. The fully equipped, air-conditioned gym is a haven to work off those extra holiday pounds, should the mood take you.

When the heat of the day becomes too much, retire to the hotel’s indoor swimming pool, named ‘Neela’, as in the Hindi word for ‘blue’, a very cool, tranquil space to unwind in.

The games room, modelled on an old English Gentleman’s Club and complete with word panelling and grandfather clocks, is a cool place to while away an afternoon playing billiards or cards.

Depending on the season, the hotel also arranges nightly, desert, camel safaris, a staple activity here in Jaisalmer, and one which will transport you back to simpler times under a blanket of stars.

For those who wish to take things a little more slowly, you may take advantage of the wonderful spa, where the steam room plus one electro-magnetic treatment is included in the price of your stay. Extra treatments range from couples massages to milk baths, all with a view of the hotel’s spectacular grounds.

As the sun sets, don’t miss the nightly display of Rajasthani culture with the Desert Symphony on the hotel’s terrace. Hear traditional music, watch the bewitching dancers and hear the stories of the desert in this not-to-miss immersive experience.

Of course, after all this you still have nearby Jaisalmer to visit, just 15 minutes away. Jaisalmer Fort is India’s only ‘living’ fort and is a fascinating place that also houses a handful of Jain temples. The hotel can provide a driver for you to use at any time (charges apply).