Jaisalmer Fort

Crowning the Trikuta Hill is the grand Jaisalmer fort made of yellow sandstone. This fort was built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. This fort is approached through a series of massive gates Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and Hawa Pol which open up into a courtyard. The fort walls provide a splendid view over the city and the surrounding desert. Majority of Jaisalmer's population resides within the fort walls, which has 99 bastions around their circumference. The Jaisalmer fort also has within its limits many havelies, temples and palaces.

The fort stands almost 30 metres over the city and houses an entire living area within huge ramparts. Walking through the narrow lanes is an experience worth savouring. It is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol. Also, within it are many beautiful havelies and a group of Jain temples dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries.

Being part of the Desert Triangle and the venue of Desert Festival, the place is accessible by rail, road and air and has tourist accommodation ranging from high budget to low budget. The city is also covered by the "Palace on Wheels" a train-cum-road package, which needs no description. This place too witnesses large flow of tourist traffic in winters.