The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century when Rawal Jaisal, a Rajput chieftain of the Yadav clan, abandoned his old fort at Lodurva and laid the foundation of a new city on a triple-peaked rock. The Golden Fort and its inner citadel crown the 80-meter-high hill and are approached through the Sun Gate. Within the fort is a seven-story palace with its Megh Durbar, or Hall of Clouds. Also in the inner enclosure is a group of finely carved Jain temples that date from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The glory of Jaisalmer faded when sea trade replaced the old land routes, but an “Arabian Nights” quality remains in Jaisalmer's streets and marketplaces. The narrow streets of the walled city preserve a traditional way of life as craftsmen still work in ancient arts, including stone carving and silver jewelry.
Arrive: Delhi, India
Depart: Jodhpur, India
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