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.