Jaisalmer: Land Of artistic structures
About Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer is one of the famous tourist destination and cultural hub in India. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (Rajasthan, India). Jaisalmer is situated in the western Rajasthan region. Jaisalmer is close to Indo-Pak border. Jaisalmer named on "Maha Rawal Jaisal Singh", a Rajput king. Maha Rawal Jaisal Singh founded the city in 1156 AD Meaning of "Jaisalmer" is "the Hill Fort of Jaisal". Jaisalmer is also called the "Golden City of India" because of the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city which gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city. Jaisalmer is filled with many artistic structures and monuments. Jaisalmer is famous for medieval mud fortress and walled township which make it a popular tourist destination. Jaisalmer is limited on the north by Bikaner, on the west and south-west by the Pakistani fringe, on the south by Barmer and Jodhpur, and on the east by Jodhp...