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Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer

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Located in the very heart of Jaisalmer and vast Thar Desert, the Jaisalmer Fort is one of the most visited monuments in India. It attracts a large gathering of tourists from all over the world. Also known as Sonar Kila or Golden Fort or Jaisalmer Durg, this magnificent monument of Rajasthan is one of the seven wonders of India.

The Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in the world. The fort complex majestically stands on the vast stretches of Thar Desert atop Trikuta Hill. The fort complex had been witnessed many battles. The fort complex is known for its architectural brilliance housing many exquisite Jain Temples.

Prime tourist attractions inside the Golden Fort Complex are :-

Raj Mahal (the Royal Palace)
Exquisite Jain Temples
Laxmi Nath Temple
4 Massive Gateways (Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol)
Merchant Havelis - Vyas Haveli, Shree Nath Palace, etc

A visit Jaisalmer Fort in Jaisalmer also providers tourists opportunity to see some other attractions and enjoy exciting camel safari trip to rippling sand dunes of Thar Desert - Great Indian Desert.

So, plan your vacation in Jaisalmer (the Golden City of India) in Rajasthan and visit this magnificent Jaisalmer Fort (also known as Golden Fort) and explore its architectural brilliance in the forms of beautiful palaces and temples inside the fort complex. You will be sully spellbound with the golden charm of the golden fort.

How to Reach Jaisalmer

By Air : The nearest airport is at Jodhpur 300 km away.
By Rail : Jaisalmer is well-connected by direct train with Jodhpur and Delhi.
By Road : Jaisalmer is well-connected by roads with all the major cities of Rajasthan and Delhi.