Jaisalmer is one of the most favoured tourist destinations in Rajasthan, India. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage, Jaisalmer was founded by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with all its awesome splendor, dominates the amber-hued city.

This desert town is India's most enchanting tourist destinations. The town consist of remarkable sandstone architecture which gives a honey color look at the time of sunset.This place makes all the visirots to wish to come again and again. In 1156 Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital in Jaisalmer.

Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli : This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are remnants of paintings on some of the inside walls as well as some mirror work.

Jaisalmer Fort : The Jaisalmer fort is golden yellow in color. Every part of Fort including outer walls made of soft yellow Jurassic sandstone. So this fort is called The Golden Fort. It has some havelis,three beautifully sculptured Jain Temples and five interconnected palaces with four gateways like Akhaiyal,Ganesh Pol,Suraj Pol and Hava Pol.The fort has three exquisitely carved jain temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankars Rishabhdev,Sambhavnath and Paraswanath.

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli : Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction. Paintings in miniature style monopolise the walls in the interior. Mighty tuskers carved out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.

City Palace : One of the modern monuments of trade and technology, it embodies the newfound attitude of Hyderabad and today finds a place of pride. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it is the nucleus of Cyberabad, the IT destination in this part of the world. Cyber Towers is the main building here.

Jain Temple : The Jaisalmer Fort has three exquisitely carved Jain Temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankars - Rishabhdev, Sambhavnath and Paraswanath.

How to get there

Air : Nearest Airport in Jodhpur 300km. From Jaisalmer.

Rail : Direct Trains available from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur & Delhi via Jodhpur-Jaipur-Alwar.

Road : Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate form Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner , Barmer , Mount Abu , Jalore , Ahemdabad etc, Roadways main bus stand opp. Rly station & Golden bus ternimal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Shiv road, Jaisalmer