Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and princely state
in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert.
Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow
sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling
hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the
ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.