It is situated in Jaisalmer city in Rajasthan.

The fort stands admist the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles.

It is also known as the "Golden Fort".

It is built of sandstone and is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan.

It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from where it derives it name.

At one point of time the entire population of Jaisalmer used to live within the fort; but with the increase in the population, people was forced to move out and find shelter under the foot of the Trikuta Hill.

The main attractions inside the fort are: Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples, Laxminath temple, 4 massive gateways, Merchant Havelis.

They are in North West Rajasthan; Jaipur is 185 Km and Bikaner 230 Km from Shekhavati region.

Shekhawati’s magnificent havelis or mansions, built by rich
merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style that
evolved around the courtyards to ensure safety and privacy of
the women folk and protection from the heat of the long and
harsh summers.

The havelis, painted predominantly in the blue, maroon, yellows, green and indigo have beautiful wall paintings that adorn their walls.

The earlier wall paintings (1830 A.D. -1900 A.D.) were largely
based on the mythological themes, depicting local legends,
animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse of everyday life.

The highlight of the havelis is the frescoes that are seen almost
everywhere - on the facades, gateways, courtyard walls,
parapets and ceilings.

Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state is
one of the largest forts in India.

The fort is situated on a lofty height, 400 feet (122 metres)
above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls.

Inside its ways, there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards.

The foundation of the fort was laid on May 12, 1459by Rao
Jodha on a rocky hill 9 kilometres to the south of Mandore.

Past of Mehrangarh fort in Rajasthan, India has no mention of any seizure.

The invincible fortifications are six meters thick. Some of the
walls still bear cannon marks they had once withstood.

The Chamunda Mataji was Rao Jodha`s favorite goddess, he
brought her idol from the old capital of Mandore in 1460 and
installed her in Mehrangarh. She remains the Maharaja`s and
the Royal Family`s Isht Devi or adopted goddess and is
worshipped by most of Jodhpur`s citizens as well. Crowds throng Mehrangarh during the Dussehra celebrations.

It contains period rooms like Moti Mahal -The Pearl Palace,
Sheesha Mahal -The Hall Of Mirrors, Phool Mahal -The Palace
Of Flowers, Takhat Vilas -Maharaja Takhat Singh`s Chamber.

City Palace is a palace situated in Udaipur in Rajasthan.

Built in granite and marble and surrounded by crenellated fort
walls, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a
crest overlooking the Pichola Lake.

The balconies of the palace provide panoramic views of "Jag
Niwas" (the world wide famous Lake Palace), Jag Mandir on
one side and on the other the city of Udaipur.

City Palace is a massive series of palaces built at different times
from 1559.

Its main entrance is through the triple-arched gate - the Tripolia,
built in 1725.

The palace contains many antique articles, paintings, decorative furniture and utensils and attracts thousands of visitors every day.

Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, 23 kms. away from the Phalna railway station.

An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are
four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly
domes supported by over four hundred columns.

The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various
dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight.

Light colored marble has been used for the construction of this
grand temple which occupies an area of approximately 60 x 62
meters.

The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the reign of the
liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century.

Ranakpur is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of
Jainism.

In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kgs.
whose sound echoes in the entire complex.

Amber Fort ( also known as Amer Fort) is located in Amber, 11 km from Jaipur.

The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a
beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura.

The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting
scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake, providing a breathtaking look.

Built over the remnants of an earlier structure, the palace
complex which stands today was commenced under the reign of
Raja Man Singh.

One of the most striking parts of the fort is the Hall of Mirrors.

The hall could be lit at night by a single candle because of all the
tiny, intricate mirrors.

Located in Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

Dilwara Jain Temples are some of the finest Jain temples
known the world over for their extraordinary architecture.

These temples were built between 11th to 13th century AD.

The temples are also a popular Jain pilgrimage centre.

Dilwara Temple complex consist of five major sections or
temples devoted to five Jain trithankaras.

It was made at a time when no transport or roads were
available at a height of more than 1200 Mtrs in Mount Abu.

Huge blocks of marble stones were transported on elephant
backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to this remote hilly
region of Mount Abu.