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The city’s most prominent landmark is the Jaisalmer Fort, also named Sonar Qila (Golden Fort). Unlike most other forts in India, Jaisalmer Fort is not just a traveler magnetism. Its dynasties shops, hotels and antique havelis (homes) where peers endure to live. Jaisalmer hints its beginning to the 12th century. Rawal Jaiswal was the founder of Jaisalmer city, and Jaisalmer fort was constructed in his supremacy. It is a 250-foot-tall fort, which is endangered by 30 feet long walls. The fort establishes 99 bastions, amongst these 92 were constructed between 1633 and 1647. The fort establishes 99 bastions, amongst these 92 were constructed between 1633 and 1647. One can see the union of Islamic and Rajput construction. There are 4 entries to reach this fort i.e., Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol. Jaisalmer Fort is located on Trikuta Hill and had been the act of many battles.

Important thing about palace.

Jaisalmer fort houses museum, shops, restaurants, residential housings, hotels, etc. The fort was erected in 1156 and is a proud chattel of the Bhati clan. Rawal Jaiswal was the creator of Jaisalmer city, and Jaisalmer fort was constructed in his reign. You can have a good opinion of the golden city from top of the fort. Temples and cafeterias are also present here. In the street at the arrival of the fort also there are many shops. It is a must visit spot. The fort is small yet attractive. There is a small academy on top which displays antique arms and items. Jaisalmer fort is widely known as the “Sonar Kila” as it is made of yellow stonework. The fort looks excellent in the primary pre-lunch when the first emissions of the sun reach the ground. The Jaisalmer fort appears like a palace in the fairy tales and controls the painted small town of Jaisalmer.

Best time to official visit is in evening, so after viewing the fort you can sit by a cafe and watch sundown from the top and later can go some night clothes shopping while coming down. One more good-looking thing is the colour of the walls, the whole city is made by the same stones which were cast-off at the time of building the fort.

The fort also has 7 Jain temples, intricately imprinted. According to locals it has 6066 idols in totals.

One advice to readers: no need for a guide as he won’t even give full information, better to read online about it and then visit it. It has numerous sub structures, and they aren’t worth your time. Just have a look at the main king’s structure and roam the streets! You need max to max 4-5 hrs. to explore the whole fort, just visit at around afternoon or during sundown to see the fort in its full magnificence. Love the way they constructed the fort in 12th century. Mind blowing. do you know about that at that time of 12 century this place was a desert. The place has adorable and hats off to the structure workers in the olden days. And care of the fort is also good. Inside you can get nearly everything from food to handiworks and traditional cloths. Palace and Jain temple are great magnetisms of the place. Astonishing view of the whole city from roof tops. Nice restaurants inside and great market also. However, negotiating is must at the market since prices are slightly high. the jeweler shop in Rani Mahal sells very sophisticated pieces and every place was kindly managed. Fortress was clean that’s a good thing. Although I think they should not charge for snapping pictures inside the fort. but overall knowledge will worthful or very nice

The construction in the fort and the views from the fort are outside explanations. The beauty of the city and the fort cannot be seized in pictures, it is somewhat you have to practice yourselves. Such a beautiful and royal City Ornamental level originality is done on stones, very fine and precise artwork. There are places to stay and eat within Jaisalmer Fort. It looks inspiring against the distance with its expanse of ramparts. The tall curves at the arrival to the palace area stand out. Just wonder around the gallery portraying the magnificent past of the Bhati Clan of Jaisalmer and their brave soldiers or just walk everywhere wondering what it must have been like during its hey days. Shop around a bit, every house is busy with people of all social strata. Houses here attend shop and Art and Craft of Rajasthan is the main selling scheme. If you take a small hike, go atop the eateries near the canon. Here, you are going to get the most superb views of the Golden City. It’s a great recollection and I will take a lot of them back with me

overall experience

Great heritage with good maintain around it. We could see open drainage scheme and the localities living in the fort keep coming your way on 2-wheeler while you’re on the visit. Overly packed but extra ordinary on its plan. It is alleged to be one of the very few “living forts” in the world as nearly one fourth of the old city’s populace still resides within the fort. The first clearances outside the fort walls, to house the growing population of Jaisalmer, we said to have come up in the 17th century. that was a Very big fort and many haveli inside the fort, good residence for visit if you are involved in art, culture and ritual.