Overview
Jaisalmer literally means ‘the Hill Fort of Jaisal’. The desert city is also called the Golden city thanks to the color it gets from the yellow sandstone used for construction of the buildings. One of the largest fortifications on the planet, Jaisalmer Fort is the only living fort in Rajasthan. Home to some 3,000 people, Jaisalmer Fort has within its walls houses and businesses, homestays and cafes and temples galore. In 2013, Jaisalmer Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other places Bada Bagh is a cenotaph garden is about six km away from Jaisalmer but one that has to be seen to be believed. The most ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is from October to March (winter season) when the weather is most pleasant here and favorable for various activities like sightseeing. One of the most unforgettable and enchanting experiences you can have in India is to ride through the rippling, windswept desert on camel back and camp out under the stars. The temperature at this time remains between 5°C and 24°C. It’s the best time to enjoy activities like desert safaris, boating, hot air ballooning, and more in Rajasthan.