Jaisalmer Travel, Rajasthan

Golden splendor  amid the desert 

Jaisalmer –  the golden beauty, etched in yellow sandstone. Perched atop the Trikuta Hill, it stands  tall against miles of gleaming sand. Epitomising the desolate, awesome charm of the  desert.

Jaisalmer, the  city of the golden fort is a fantasy in yellow sandstone in the heart of the Thar Desert.  The city was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput King.

Legend has it,  that Lord Krishna – the head of Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent  of Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled,  when in 1156 AD Rawal Jaisal, a descendant of Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, founded the  city of Jaisalmer. 

This amber-hued  city, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the early morning. The sunset has  a peculiar glow here. As the night descends, the sky goes up in flames, which fade leaving  a few embers, till it becomes black. A breathtaking sight indeed! 

Jaisalmer is  famous for cobbled streets, strewn with palaces, forts, temples and havelis. Every house,  here, is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. These houses date back to  12th – 15th century. And hence Jaisalmer is called 'the Museum city'. 

Filled with  colour, festivity and smiles, Jaisalmer is truly a memorable experience across the  shimmering sands.