Jaisalmer , the desert heartland of the state of Rajasthan, is the famous “The Golden City” More
Jaisalmer , the desert heartland of the state of Rajasthan, is the famous “The Golden City” of India, thanks to its bright yellow sandstone buildings, forts and architecture. This unique fortress shot into world attention when the legendary film director Satyajit Ray made a gripping adventure film “Sonar Kella” (The Golden Fortress), where the fort and its surrounding desert lands provided an intriguing backdrop to a nerve-wracking chase for the detective Feluda to save a little boy from his kidnappers.
Located almost in the heart of the Thar Desert, on the Meru Hill, Jaisalmer was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Maharawal Jaisal Singh, from whom it draws its name Jaisalmer.
Extremely popular among Indian and foreign tourists, the desert Safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is a memorable experience. The tough desert terrain and scorching heat are offset by the warmth of the local people here, their colorful dresses and their spontaneous hospitality.
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