A trip to Jaisalmer feels like you’re disappearing into the farthest reaches of travel, leaving the rest of the world in the dust behind you. Located in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer, India, is a remote outpost, but one that charms with its harsh, rugged landscape, historical sites and golden-hued streets that have given Jaisalmer the nickname of the “Golden City.” Rich in history—it was once a stop on the Silk Road—Jaisalmer serves up monuments, forts and striking old mansions (known as havelis) that whisk visitors back in time to the city’s former glory as a trading post eight centuries ago. The romance of the desert and the beauty of the golden-tinged town make a trip to Jaisalmer feel like an Arabian Nights dream.
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