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Jaisalmer

India · Rajasthan

Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden City, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur, in the heart of the Thar Desert. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district. Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and the historic capital of the kingdom of Jaisalmer, founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal of the Bhati clan of Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the World Heritage Site, Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel supported by 99 bastions.

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Things to do in Jaisalmer

Luxury Overnight Camping Jaisalmer · 18 h · from $52.26 · 4.9/5 (233 reviews)
Full Relaxing Day To The Red Sea From Cairo Or Giza Hotel · 11 h · from $63 · 4.6/5 (101 reviews)
Pleasant Non-Touristic Overnight Camel Safari (From 2:00 PM to Approx. 10:30AM) · 20 h · from $40 · 5.0/5 (164 reviews)
Fascinating Day Tour of Golden City Jaisalmer · 6 h · from $28.50 · 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
Private Tour: Full-Day Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour · 6 h · from $31.20 · 3.8/5 (4 reviews)
Pleasant Sunset Safari With Dinner On Dunes (From 2:00 PM to Approx. 10:00 PM) · 9 h · from $35 · 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

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