Jaisalmer Fort
About Jaisalmer Fort
Standing almost 30 m above the city of Jaisalmer is the Jaisalmer fort. The fort is also known as the Sonar Quila. This is because standing against the backdrop of the desert with its golden sand, the fort looks straight out of a fairy tale. Sonar Quila of Jaisalmer is a massive complex comprising of a palace, various security sources, the havelis of rich merchants, several temples and the residential complexes of the armies and traders. 
During the reign of the Bhatti Rajputs, the Merchant community acquired great deal of power. They constructed huge mansions (havelis) adjacent to each other. The havelis of merchants have decorations on walls and ceilings and carvings on outdoors and interiors. The sandstone mansions of the merchants were built by stone craftsmen.
Reaching Jaisalmer Fort
By Air
The nearest airport is at Jodhpur, 285 Km away from Jaisalmer.
By Rail
Jaisalmer is connected to rest of India by well-laid railway tracks.
By Road
Jaisalmer is connected to other parts of Rajasthan and neighboring states by a well-developed network of roads.
