Jaisalmer Fort (Entry Fee, Timings, History, Built by, Images & Location,distance)

About Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort(Golden Fort) is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is believed that to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one-fourth of the old city's population still resides within the Jaisalmer fort. For the better part of its 800-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer(as Known as a golden city).

When was Jaisalmer fort built?

Jaisalmer Fort( Sonar Quila or Sone ka Quila and Golden Fort)  is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan(India), built-in 1156 A(Anno Domini)D by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal from whom it derives its name, and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes From(including the ancient Silk Road).

What is the name of Jaisalmer Fort?

One such amazing site is the Jaisalmer Fort, which is also a UNESCO(The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site. This fort is also known as the Golden Fort, Sonar Quila or Sone ka Quila. The name is just apt as the fort (constructed using golden-yellow Jaisalmer stone and constructed by Rawal Jaisal) appears like a golden structure when seen from a distance.

Who is Jaisalmer King?

• Jaisalmer royal Dushyant Singh crowned 'king'.

Why is Jaisalmer famous?

Jaisalmer- the famed golden city. Jaisalmer, also known as the golden city( It is located 575 kilometers west from the state capital Jaipur), is at the far end of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan(India). It's the ethnic heart of the nomadic desert culture and besides the sand dunes, it is famous for its Jain temples(Derasar) and the sprawling Jaisalmer Fort that dominates the city landscape.

Is Jaisalmer safe for tourists?

Jaisalmer is a very safe city and security is high compared to other cities in Rajasthan(India). Though it is very close to the Pakistan border(established on 17 August 1947), visitors are not allowed to wander around the border areas.

How to Reach Jaisalmer Fort?

• Distance between Jaisalmer Railway Station and Jaisalmer Fort is 2 km or 1.2 miles.
• Distance between Jaisalmer Bus Stand and Jaisalmer Fort is 1 km.
• Distance between Jaisalmer Airport and Jaisalmer Fort is 23 km.
• Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
• Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Jaisalmer Fort Tourists Information

• Jaisalmer Fort Entry Fees: No Entry Fee.
• Entrance Fee of Rs. 50/- Per Person.
•  (Camera Fee Rs.50/- & Video Camera Rs.100/-) is charged for privately owned Palace Museum.