Jaisalmer

Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, the Jaisalmer Fort seems suddenly to rise out of the desert haze, a magnificent edifice of massive yellow sandstone ramparts and bastions bathed golden in the sunlight. The city was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhati Rajput King, after whom it is named – and till today exudes an age-old aura of valour and royalty.
Apart from the spectacular golden fort or Sonar Qila, as it is known locally, Jaisalmer also boasts of some beautifully constructed medieval Havelis and a Jain temple.

Fact & figures

Area:	5.1 sq km
Altitude:	225 m
Temperature:	Summer: 46 - 32 C Winter: 27 - 1 C
Rainfall:	10 cm
Season:	October to March
STD Code:	02992
Conducted Tours	The City Sightseeing and Sam Sand Dunes Tours are conducted by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) during season. Tel: 02992 252392