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Jaisalmer Fort

A living golden sandstone fort rising from the desert, with shops, temples and homes still inside.

Photo: Gérard Janot · CC BY-SA 3.0
Price
Free to enter; the palace is ticketed
Time Needed
Half a day
Best Time
October to March
Address
Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, RajasthanDirections

Why Go

Built in 1156, it's a World Heritage Site, and about a quarter of the old town's people live within its walls.

Nearby

Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort1 min walkSalim Singh Ki Haveli6 min walkKhuri Sand Dunes7 min walkPatwon Ki Haveli10 min walk · Must-See

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