Beyond the dazzling royal cities of Rajasthan lie Jaisalmer, the gateway to the Thar Desert, and a popular tourist destination in India, notable for its incredible yellow stone architecture, and the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as ‘Sonar Quila’. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples.
Many of the houses and temples of both the fort, and of the town below, are built of finely sculptured sandstone. Jaisalmer is situated on a level plain in the heart of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is one of the last big towns in Rajasthan closest to the India-Pakistan border and stands in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city, also dubbed the ‘golden city’ was established in the mid-12th century by Rawal Jaisal.
Jaisalmer have many artistic structures, and monuments of local historical importance, that attracts tourists. The Gadsisar Lake is another great attraction here. Desert Festival of Jaisalmer is the most awaited and famous cultural and colourful event that dominates the sands of Rajasthan.