The desert city of Jaisalmer is awash in golden color. Not just a tourist place, Jaisalmer has great historic value and is a major destination for visitors. The famous Desert Festival takes place here every year in February.

How to reach: The airport is at Jodhpur (290 kms). Nearest rail head is Jodhpur which is connected with major cities. Major distances are: Bikaner-330 km, Jaipur-638 kms, Udaipur 663 kms, Barmer-153 kms, Ajmer-500 kms.

Where to stay: Gorbandh Palace, Heritage Inn, Hotel Narain Niwas Palace, Himmatgarh Palace, Hotel Deoki Niwas Palace. RTDC Hotel Moomal, Hotel Sam & Hani, Hotel Rawalkot, Hotel Dholamaru, Nachna Haveli, Khushboo International.

What to see: The Fort, Manak Chowk, Gadsisar Lake, Tazia Tower, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli. Patwon-ki- Havell.

Excursions: Lodurva (17 kms), Wood Fossil Park, Aakal (17 kms). Sam Sand Dunes (42 kms), Desert National Park (45 kms), Amar Sagar (5 kms), Bada Bagh (6 kms), Mool Sagar (18 kms), Barmer (155 kms).

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