Jaisalmer is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert.

The city is known as the Golden City for the bright, because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden touch to the city & its surrounding area. It is only sand desert in India.

Built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, it is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles. Its massive sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, turning to a magical honey-gold as the sun sets.. This is a living fort and about a quarter of city's population still lives inside the fort. The main attractions inside the fort are: Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples and the Laxminath temple.

It was built by the scheming Prime Minister Salim Singh in 1815. It has a beautifully arched roof capped with blue cupolas and carved brackets in the form of peacocks.

You will find a good range of hotel. Most of the hotels are heritage buildings and one can easily enjoy the royal treatment in good rates. 

• Jaisalmer –Jodhpur – 290 kms
• Jaisalmer – Bikaner – 360 Kms
• Jaisalmer – Phalodi - 170 Kms