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Rajasthan About Rajasthan Places to Visit Cities     Jaisalmer   The magic of a golden fortress Centuries ago, Jaisalmer was on the camel trading route between India and Central Asia. It is a city that rises from the desert like a golden mirage. Dominating the view is the awesome citadel on the hill-a fort built with the golden yellow stone of the area. Jaisalmer is a visual delight. Wander through its lanes and discover the 'havelis' with delicately carved stone facades Climate Summer (Mar. to Jun.): Warm Monsoon (Jul. to Aug.): Warm Winter (Nov. to Feb.): Cool and pleasant. Clothing Summer-Cottons Winter-Light woollens Getting There The nearest airport is Jodhpur. There are rail links to major cities. Road links to Jodhpur (305km), Bikaner, Jaipur. Where To Stay Heritage Inn Hotel Jaisal Castle Narayan Niwas Palace RTDC's Hotel Moomal What To See Jaisalmer Fort uilt in golden yellow sandstone, this fairy-tale fortress stands on Tricuta Hill. Still inhabited, there are palaces and bazaars within the fortress. Havelis ealthy merchants built these exquisite havelis, with profusely-carved stone facades. Don't miss Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli. Rishabdeviji Temple, Ashta Padi Mandir & Sambhavnath Temple ating from the 12th to 15th century, these three exquisite Jain temples contain a treasure of Jain manuscripts. Shopping At Manik Chowk, pick up woven blankets and shawls, mirror-work textiles, silver jewellery and block-printed textiles. Festivals Annual Desert Festival.