Jaisalmer Fort: Defining the Glory of Rajputana Royalty

Each old city has facts to declare, tales to impress, uniqueness to marvel and to experience. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is a city that offers facts about brave rulers and citizens of the bygone era, tales of unparalleled value, unique in its beauty and unfair spirit to keep us alive and kicking. The city is located within the famous Thar Desert. If your next plan is Jaisalmer Tour Package, be sure to visit the Jaisalmer Fort.

What History Says About Jaisalmer Fort

By the Bhati Rajput king Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156 was built Jaisalmer Fort.  Around 1294, the Bhati kingdom faced a siege of 8 to 9 years by Alauddin Khilji (the ruler of the Khaliji dynasty). During the reign of Rawal Lunakaran around 1551, Amir Ali (a famous Afghan leader) attacked the fort again. After which the king had to marry his daughter with Humayun’s son Akbar. So that the fort was saved from being attacked and the fort was saved safely.

The Desert Living Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is the largest desert fort and also the second oldest fort of this beautiful Fort. We tell you that the property is home to thousands of people. There are numerous shops where locals sell handicrafts. This fort would be the only fort in India, where in the middle Ages daily shops were set up for the local population where people from the city and the countryside could come to shop. From decoration items to spices, grains, everything was available in this bazaar. Book the best Jaisalmer Travel Packages and enjoy the whole Jaisalmer Fort.

Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO world Heritage Site

The grand fort of Jaisalmer is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The whole fort is made of yellow sandstone and looks very beautiful. People, especially come here to watch the sunset on Jaisalmer Trip. The ray of the sun gives more beauty to the fort. The walls of the fort bathed in the rays of the sun, for this fort were named Sonar Fort or Golden Fort.

A Perfect Time to Visit Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is built on the scorching sand of the Thar Desert. If you are coming to explore Jaisalmer Tourism and want to see the fort, we advise you not to visit the fort in the summer and only visit this place during the winter months i.e. October-March. In winter, it is not very hot during the day and cold at night. Jaisalmer is well connected with all major cities of India by rail, road and air. At Go Rajasthan Travel, we have some of the industry’s most experienced, well-traveled and passionate travel advisors, who with their specialized knowledge and local network know exactly what to expect, because they have been there themselves. And with us, you have full security for your trip. Wherever you travel, we know that the feeling of freedom is your constant travel companion. You love the freedom of choosing from all that the globe has to offer. We offer best Jaisalmer Tour Packages to our customers.