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Patwon ki haveli, Jaisalmer

The Fort: The Golden Fort (Sonar Kila), built of Jurassic sandstone grows out of a rock in an undulating sea of sand. The entire living area is well protected inside the ramparts of the fort. It houses palaces and old jain temples dating back to 12th - 15th century. It is approached from Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Akhay Pol and Java Pol.

The Manak Chowk: It is the main market place, busting with activity. One can walk into the narrow lanes from here and the experience the art of Silavats (stone carvers) of Jaisalmer

Patwon Ki Haveli: The largest and most elaborate of all mansions, the five storeyed haveli has extensive corridors and chambers.

Desert National Park (45 kms): The settings of the park are spellbinding amidst the shifting sand dunes and scrub covered hills. Major fauna present are blackbuck, the Great Indian Bustard, chinkara & desert fox.