Major Places to Visit in Jaisalmer

Ages have gone by and the monuments of Jaisalmer have withstood the buffeting winds of the desert all through. Jaisalmer is a paragon of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions; these together leave a lasting impression on the visitors. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are interesting aspect of the desert city. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in the Thar Desert. Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in the Thar Desert. Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156 AD.

Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer:The fort of Jaisalmer famous as 'Sonar Killa' is in itself a small fortified town, about 5000 people still reside in its imposing walls. Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the middle of the Thar Desert, with its huge turrets pointing skywards. Built in 1156, Jaisalmer of Rajasthan is the second oldest of Rajasthan's major forts after Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer Fort was constructed by Raja Jaisal, he built the fort and the city surrounding it and changed as the capital city.