Jaisalmer is a remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the sand dunes of the Rajasthan desert. Said to be right out of an Arabian Nights fable.
Jaisalmer's mesmerizing ancient fort, built in 1156, is perched high on a pedestal overlooking the city. Inside, the fort is alive and spellbinding. It houses five palaces, several temples, and some exquisite havelis (mansions), as well as shops and other residences.
Jaisalmer is a giant sandcastle with a town attached with emblem of honor in a land of rough and tumble.