Golden Fort

This beautiful and only living fort of India was founded in 12th century by Maharawal Jaisal.FortIt is the ninth and the last capital of Bhatti Rajput rulers who were the descendants of Lord Krishna’s clan.It is famous for its prestigious history, unique beauty and Johar which was one of the bravest and courageous act of Women of Rajasthan to maintain their pride and prestige.The fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan.It was constructed on a triangular hill and stands 250 feet above the surrounding ground.No any cement, lime powder,mortar or clay has been used in the construction of fort.Solid blocks of yellow lime stone have been used for a buttress wall,15 feet high round the hill.This fort has seen many wars and battles.There are 99 circular bastions,three massive walls and five big canons guards the fort.One has to pass through four gates to reach the main courtyard of the fort where one feels himself in the past royal days.There are many palaces, temples, wells inside the fort.Every single house of the fort is a monument in itself.There are 5000 people residing in the walls of fort with all modern facilities

About Gadisar Lake

Gadisar Lake is a man-made lake constructed by Maharaja Gadsi Singh Ji in 1367. GadisarIt is very scenic, with numerous temples around the lake and one in its centre. An ideal place for boating. It used to be main source of drinking water. There are many small shrines & temples festooned all around the lake attracts gateways.
About 1km south of the city walls, a famous rain water lake known as Gadisar.It was built by Maharawal Gadsi in 1367 A.D. A natural low-land was dammed to catch every drop of rain water. This lake played a vital role in the life of the people of Jaisalmer in the past as it was the main source of water supply for the city. The beautiful gateway which arched across the road down to the lake is known as Teelon-ki prol or the Gate of Teelon which was constructed in 19th century by a very famous courtesan named Teelon. There is a small temple of Lord Vishnu on the top of the gate. The carvings of the window and archway is remarkable and delicate.The carving looks like it has been done on sandalwood not on yellow sandstone.Festooned all around the lake are many small shrines and temples mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu and a wonderful plumage of birds can be seen here in winter. Women wearing colorful costumes used to come here to fetch drinking water every morning and evening. Even the Maharawal and the royal household visited the lake on special occasions

Akal-Fossil Park(17 km)

Akal Wood Fossil Park is the fossillised remains of a forest that grew 180 million years ago. Close by is another pre-historic site – Kandiala – where there are undated fossilised rocks with tiny sea shells embedded, evidence that this desert was once part of the ocean bed.