Known as the "The Golden City", Jaisalmer rests on a crest of yellowish sandstone, coroneted by a fortress, containing the palaces and numerous flamboyant Jain shrines. Jaisalmer's ancient mud fortification and walled settlement makes it a well-liked tourist locale. An expedition through the desert in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer, on a camel back is an unforgettable experience. The uninhabited countryside of Jaisalmer presents a bare, austere exquisiteness. Camel Safaris in the nearby desert ridge are a famous tourist attraction. Some silent days roving around the town and the nearby desert can be a magnificent way of relaxing, far from the commotion of bigger metropolitan cities. There exist a massive number of travel agents/ tour operators who arrange camel safaris in the vicinity of Jaisalmer. The camel safari can range between 2 to 7 days, with the option of longer ones stretching up to a month. Provision for shorter daylong camel safaris is also available, which enables you to get a feel of the sounds and sights, colors and fragrances of the desert. A guide along with tents, foodstuff, mineral water, mattresses, etc. is customarily provided. For camel safaris lasting for longer durations, camps are generally setup in the night-time around the neighborhood of villages