About Jaisalmer

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Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of the great Thar Desert is India's most precious jewels and today it is one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations. Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of this city in 1156 AD and Tricuta was the hill chosen and he abandoned his old fort at Lodhurva and established this new capital. All the buildings in the city are uniformly made of yellow sandstone and hence Jaisalmar is also known as 'Golden City'.

Area:  126.27 sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October To February.

Climate:  The climate is of typical desert character.

Main Languages:  Marwari, Rajasthani, Hindi and English.

Population:  Approx. 1 Lakh.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 41.6 Min : 25.0.
Winter - Max : 23.6 Min : 7.9.