Jaisalmer - The Golden City

Jaisalmer is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, approximately 575 kilometers (357 miles) west of the state capital Jaipur. The town is built on a yellowish sandstone ridge and is capped by the old Jaisalmer Fort. This fort houses a regal residence as well as several magnificent Jain temples. The town is located in the center of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) and has a population of approximately 78,000 people, including residents of the fort. It serves as the administrative center for the Jaisalmer District.