UNESCO Heritage
Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)
Magnificent 1156 CE golden sandstone citadel rising like a mirage out of the sandy plains of the Thar Desert
UNESCO Heritage
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 Hours (Museum open 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
- Entry
- Fort entry free / Palace Museum ₹100
- Time needed
- 3 Hours
- Best time
- 07:30 AM to see the sun turn yellow sandstone into gleaming gold
Local tip
One of the world’s very few living forts; 25% of the old city population still lives inside.
About
Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Magnificent 1156 CE golden sandstone citadel rising like a mirage out of the sandy plains of the Thar Desert.
Location
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