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Experience stepping into a world of fairy tales, complete with medieval forts and mansions, as you enter Jaisalmer in the gorgeous state of Rajasthan. Aptly named ‘The Golden City’ for its world-famous sandstone fortress, the town rests amidst the great Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is an ideal retreat if you want to have a date with the exotic. If you are the more adventurous type, a camel safari is the ideal way to explore the seas of sand. ‘Padharo maare des’ is the adage every Rajasthani swears by. This maxim brings out the hospitable nature of the common Rajasthanis who welcome travelers with unparalled warmth. The city, known for its royal past can easily take pride in its people with big hearts. Famous among merchants and politicians as a city on the trade route between South Asia and the Middle East, Jaisalmer has seen many rise and fall throughout its history. Once eyed by the Mughals for its awesome strategic location and royal wealth, it was attacked by Alauddin Khilji in the thirteenth century. The city of kings has stories of adventure and excitement written on its dramatically beautiful architecture. A rickshaw ride through the alleyways of this medieval town will reveal its priceless wonders to you. So will the traditionally costumed people who are a simple lot but great to talk to. When you just thought that interesting people, colours, food and culture is all that Jaisalmer has to offer, the golden city opens its doors to the vistas of sand dunes and rugged landscapes that completely hypnotize you. Located on the western fringes of Rajasthan near the Indo-Pak border, Jaisalmer is 575 kilometres from Jaipur, the state capital. 285 kilometres away, Jodhpur is the nearest airport while Delhi is the closest inter-national airport. Jaisalmer is connected to some of the major Indian cities like Delhi, Bikaner and Jodhpur by train. The Palace on Wheels carry a lot of foreign travellers in and out of Jaisalmer. Tourists can even opt for deluxe or air-conditioned buses that run regularly from Bikaner, Jaipur and Ajmer. Taxis are available too, but the prices need to be settled before the journey takes off. Though Rajasthani, Hindi and Urdu are the widely spoken languages here, locals also speak English as Jaisalmer remains crowded with foreigners throughout the year. Rawal Jaisal, a descendant of the Bhati kings, founded Jaisalmer in 1156, which soon became the main trade route between India and Central Asia. The prosperity of the town is etched on the magnificent sandstone architecture of the medieval times. Jaisalmer resisted a number of attacks from foreign invaders including the Mughals and the British. The Rajput ladies had to go through the inhuman ordeal of ‘jauhar’ in the thirteenth century when the town was under an eight year assault by its enemies. Later, the good old times returned in Jaisalmer as the city joined the Mughals in friendship in the seventeenth century.
