Jaisalmer, Desert fortress city in Rajasthan, India
Located on a yellow sandstone ridge in northwestern India, Jaisalmer rises from the Thar Desert with buildings constructed from golden-hued stone.
Rawal Jaisal established this strategic trading post in 1156, creating a fortress that controlled regional commerce routes until British administration in 1818.
The annual Desert Festival in February features camel races, turban competitions, and traditional Rajasthani music performances representing local customs.
The Jaisalmer Fort contains numerous hotels, shops, restaurants, and residences, making it one of the few inhabited fortresses in India.
The fort houses multiple Jain temples and the Gyana Bhandar library, which maintains a collection of ancient Sanskrit and Prakrit manuscripts.
Location: Jaisalmer tehsil
Inception: 1156
Founders: Rawal Jaisal
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Website: http://jaisalmer.rajasthan.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 26.91166,70.91249
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum
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