Jaisalmer
The heat makes Rajasthan an unfavorable destination for summer but come November and the weather here becomes awesome. This is the perfect time to take a trip to the golden city of Jaisalmer where you can check out the magnificent fort, the Gadsar lake and try out some great Rajasthani meals. You can also drive to Pushkar to attend the famous Pushkar fair or spend a night in the middle of the desert at Khuri which is at a dstance of just 50km from Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer nicknamed "The Golden city", is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometers (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. Once known as Jaisalmer state it is a World Heritage Site. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) and has a population of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District.
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