Jaisalmer Fort :-
The Jaisalmer fort one of the finest in the country but one which looks rather incongruous given the desolation around it.Located bang in the middle of the Thar desert literal meaning abode of the dead it rises like a mirage from the sands with its huge turrets pointing skywards.Built in 1156 Jaisalmer is the second oldest of Rajasthans major forts after Chittorgarh.Constructed by Raja Jaisal who was searching for a new capital as the earlier one Lodurva was too vulnerable to invasions he built the fort and the city surrounding it thus fulfilling Lord Krishnas prophecy in the Mahabharata.
History---:
The city Jaisalmer was founded by Bhatti Rajput Rawal Jaisal in 1156.The history of Jaisalmer also reveals the courage and determination of the Rajputs.The city used to be a major trade center as it was the trade route of the western countries to India.
How To Reach---:
Jaisalmer is well connected to the nearby towns and cities.The nearest city is Jodhpur.To visit this place by air one has to take the flight operated by Indian Airlines between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.To get there by train there is a meter gauge train that connects this place with the rest of the small and big places.We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.