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Rajasthan Tourism » Rajasthan Forts & Palaces » Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort
Golden Hued Fort
The golden hued fort is a sentinel to the bleak desert escape from its 80 meter high perch on the hill, housing the entire township within its ramparts. It has an enchanting cow-web of narrow lanes dotted lanes doted with some lovely havelis, three beautiful sculptured Jain temples of the 12th-15th century A.D. and five interconnected palaces.
The fort is approached through four gateways-Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol Suraj pol and hava Pol. Manak Chowk and Havelis : A main market place outside the fort leads to the narrow lanes doted with famous havelis.
Crowning Trikuta Hills, the majestic fort of Jaisalmer is more than 800 years old.
Made of golden yellow sandstone, the fort stands in the heart of the Thar desert, and has witnessed better times of wealth and prosperity when it was an important trade centre and fell on the ancient silk routes. The valiant rulers, and intricately carved stonework in its palaces and havelis marked the old city of Jaisalmer. The fort, amongst the amber hued sands of the city, is surrounded by the fortification walls and 99 turrets. Overlooking the city from 30 meters above, it houses an an entire living area and narrow winding lakes that twist like snake and are a pleasure to walk through. The four entrances of the fort, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol, lead you to havelis with the most delicate, latticed windows and a group of Jain temples that date back from 12th century to the 15th century. There are five interconnected palaces in this sandcastle. Jaisalmer Fort has the distinction of being the second oldest fort in Rajasthan and being the oldest living fort in India.
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