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Jaisalmer Desert

The Great Indian Desert

Jaisalmer

The city of Jaisalmer climbs from the sandy desert like a golden hallucination. Ruling the sight is the overwhelming fortress on the top of hill. The fort is made of golden yellow sandstone of the same area. Jaisalmer is a place of illustration and enjoyment.

Jaisalmer fort

Jaisalmer Fort

The fort of Jaisalmer was made of golden yellow stone. The fort is situated on Tricuta Hill. The fort holds a number of palaces and markets in it.

Havelis

There are a number of Havelis in Jaisalmer which are built by wealthy merchants. These Havelis are made of carved sandstone. Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are most important of them.

Rejoice at Jaisalmer

You can buy a number of luxury items such as shawls, low weight blankets, traditionally printed clothes, antiques etc. The annual desert festival of Jaisalmer attracts a number of tourists.


Deserts in India

Gujarat

Bhuj

Rajasthan

Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Bikaner