Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan

Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila) seems to arise out of the vast sandy plains of the Thar Desert like a colossus, mesmerizing onlookers with its mighty structure and awesome power.

Built almost 800 years ago, in 1156 AD, its yellow sandstone walls and massive fortifications have withstood brutal enemy attacks and weathered the harshness of extreme climatic changes.

The fort flourished along the ancient trade routes that passed through Jaisalmer, and is considered among the world’s largest forts… so large that it accommodates a sizable population even today, almost 4000 people, who live in mansions inside the fort.

Today, Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site & is best to look at in the evenings, when it glows with a golden glow, and at night, when lights illuminate the entire fort, making it look surreal, against the backdrop of a night sky.