Jaisalmer Fort: The Golden Citadel of Rajasthan

Rising like a sun-kissed mirage from the heart of the Thar Desert near the India-Pakistan border, this 12th-century sandstone marvel is India’s last living fort—where centuries-old palaces, temples, and havelis still buzz with local life! 📅 Best Time to Visit ✅ Nov-Feb: Pleasant days (~24°C) but chilly nights (7-8°C) – pack layers!☀️ Apr-Aug: Scorching (42°C+), avoid unless you love extreme heat. ✈️ Access: 1.5-hour flight from Delhi to Jaisalmer Airport. 🏰 A Living Legacy 1156 AD: Built by Rajput King Rawal Jaisal as a strategic trade hub on camel caravan routes linking India to Persia and beyond. ✨ Key Highlights: 1️⃣ 99 Bastions: Walk along the honey-gold walls for epic desert sunsets.2️⃣ Jain Temples: Intricate 15th-century shrines hidden within the fort. 3️⃣ Havelis:Patwon Ki Haveli 🏛️ – "The Mansion of Brocade Merchants" with filigree-like carvings.Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli 🐘 – Sculpted by two brothers, one side mirrors the other imperfectly! 4️⃣ Mandir Palace:Part heritage hotel 🛏️ (sleep like royalty!)Part museum displaying antique weapons, royal furniture, and Afghan-Persian fusion art #Mandir Palace#Haveli#Jaisalmer Fort#trip diary#travel guide#india#Jaisalmer