jaisalmer is a tourist destination of India and is famous for its forts and palaces. Jaisalmer is said to owe its origin in a prophecy by Lord Krishna. The whole place is festooned with forts, palaces and temples. The beauty is etched in yellow sandstone lending it a golden aura.

Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of this city in 1156. Trikuta hill was chosen for the site of the new city and Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Lodurva and came here. Because of its remote location, Jaisalmer for years remained untouched by outside influences and during the British Raj, the Rulers of Jaisalmer were the last to sign the Instrument of Agreement with the British.

ACCESS

By air, Jaisalmer is connected to Mumbai, Jodhpur, Delhi and Jaipur. Jodhpur is 285 km away. There are rail connections with major cities of the country.
A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many destinations in and around Rajasthan.

PLACES OF INTEREST

The fort, Manak Chowk and Havelis, Gadsisar Lake, Tazia Tower, Havelis, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-ki- Haveli, Jain temples, and Gyan Bhandar or Library.

EXCURSIONS

Ludruwa (important Jain pilgrimage centre, 16 km), Wood Fossil Park, Aakal (17 km), Sam Sand Dunes (42 km), Desert National park (45 km), Amar Sagar (5 km), Bada Bagh (6 km ), Mool Sagar (8 km), and Barmer (known for its hand- block) printing industry, carved wooden furniture and colourful costumes, 153 km).

SHOPPING
Mirror work embroidered articles, Woollen pattue and other items made of good quality, locally produced wooden boxes, trinkets, Silver jewellery and curios. The main shopping areas are Sadar Bazar and Sonaron ka Bas, Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazar. Also Rajasthan Govt. Shop for handicrafts and Khadi Gramodyog Emporium.