Jaisalmer Fort , Jaisalmer
About Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Quila or Golden Fort was built in 1156 AD by Rao Jaisal, the town is dominated by a large, imposing and fine example of a city fort. Often referred to as the ‘Golden Fort’, Jaisalmer is one of the world’s largest still in working order. The fort has a great and rich history, spanning through invasion, conquest, loss and re-conquest. Housed within the structure are a number of attractions such as the Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples, Laxminath temple, its four main gateways plus the Havelis which are discussed further in this guide.
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Havelis, Rajasthan
0.6 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
These are a selection of rich merchants, government officials, and royal subject’s houses. They’re all located within the city walls of the...
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The Thar Heritage Museum, Rajasthan
0.7 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
Again, another top notch museum allowing visitors to transport themselves back in time to a forgone era, in this case, the desert tribes of the...
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Jaisalmer Folklore Museum, Rajasthan
1.3 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
A wealth of cultural heritage about the desert region of Thar, the people, their traditions and culture. The folklore museum is exactly that....
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Gadsisar Lake, Rajasthan
1.3 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
No doubt one of the most important, but also one of the oldest, the Gadsisar lake was constructed by the city’s first ruler Raja Rawal Jaisal....
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Desert Culture Centre & Museum, Rajasthan
1.5 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
A compact and concise little gem of a museum, the Desert Culture Centre & Museum is close in the town center. Through use of rare coins,...
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Gopa Chowk, Rajasthan
1.7 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
The central market area in the town of Jaisalmer. Located within the fort and close to the artificial lake of Gadi Sagar. The center of activity...
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Bada Bagh Cenotaphs, Rajasthan
7 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
6km North of Jaisalmer lies this desert garden. Barabagh meaning literally ‘big garden’. It contains a set of royal cenotaphs, carved in...
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Desert National Park, Rajasthan
12.1 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
The Desert National Park stands out as one of the largest Biosphere Reserves in a semi-arid desert region that is the Jaisalmer district of...
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Akal Wood Fossil Park, Rajasthan
16.9 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
A short taxi or rickshaw ride from town. This is a small reservation area devoted to the fossil remains of the Jurassic era. Roughly scattered...
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Kuldhara Abandoned Village, Rajasthan
18.1 km from Jaisalmer Fort - See map
Kuldhara is an abandoned village located a short distance from town in the Thar desert. As with all good mysteries, there’re a number of...
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