Jaisalmer Attractions

 
Jaisalmer is a Golden City that rises from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is located in an isolated area in the far west of Rajasthan. The town was a strategic post on the camel-train routes, which brought great wealth to the residents.

The town of Jaisalmer is filled with splendid havelis, embellished houses, magnificent gateways and a palace carved from golden sandstone. The houses and mansions were carved from wood and sandstone.

The massive Jaisalmer Fort is a daunting 12th C structure rises above the town. Most of the attractions in Jaisalmer surround the fort to the north.
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The Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Golden Fort, is a massive complex of palaces, temples, and narrow streets, contained within the huge walls.
Balcony at the Jaisalmer Fort.Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
Exterior of the Fort in Jaisalmer.Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
Cenotaphs at Jaisalmer.Jaisalmer
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