Today a remote outpost in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer was founded in the 12th century by Maharawal Jaisal of the Bhatti Rajput clan. It was once a flourishing trade centre, strategically located on the busy caravan trade roite to Afghanistan and Central Asia. The environs of Jaisalmer are dotted with sites of both architectural and natural beauty, These include beautiful temples, the haunting ruins of the old capital, a fascinating desert village, rolling sand dunes and the habitat of a rare desert bird, the great Indian Bustard. The fascinating desertscape around Jaisalmer is best explored on a camel safari.
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