One of the last princely forts in the region, Jaisalmer is the center of wealthy merchants engaged in stone crafting, who do their work with great tenderness.

The Golden City of Jaisalmer has an interesting legend associated with its creation. Lord Krishna, the head of the Yadav Clan, told Arjuna that a descendent of the Yadav Clan would set up his kingdom on the top of the Trikuta Hill. His forecast was rewarded in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan, dumped his fort at Lodurva and established a new capital called Jaisalmer on the Trikuta Hill.

Jaisalmer fort was built in 1156 and is the second oldest in Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall and strengthened by commanding castled sandstone, it has 99 bastions. Wells within the fort still provide a regular source of water.
Located in the middle of the Thar Desert it rises like a mirage from the sands. Raja Jaisal, who was searching for a new capital, constructed it. He built the fort and the city surrounding it, thus fulfilling Lord Krishna's divination in the Mahabharata

Riding on a camel back in Jaisalmer, for a camel safari is a description way to learn about the desert land. Camel Safari in Jaisalmer, India is one of the fastest selling adventure holidays. A camel safari in Jaisalmer takes one to remote villages, varied wildlife, modern cities, ancient temples, magnificent palaces and the mystic desert sands. Camel Safaris goes back to the period of trade between India and China.

Sam Sand Dunes at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is located 42 kms from Jaisalmer in the midst of the desert wastelands of the Thar Desert.

absorbed in a laid-back mist, the beautiful Sam sand dunes create engrossing and absorbing views. Tours to Sam sand dunes instills a feeling that reveres all that is conquer able, magnificent and exhilarated. The winds draw patterns on the constantly drifting sand dunes. One can gaze till eternity at the sands.

Desert Festival in Jaisalmer is the best way to view the rich and colorful culture of the desert region of Rajasthan.

The major attractions of the festivals are Gair and Fire dancers who wear vibrant and brightly colored costumes as they dance and sing and perform on the regional tunes that are mainly based on the poems of tragedy, bravery and romance of the heroes. Along with these folk performers are snake charmers, puppeteers, and athletes who also perform in the festivals.

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