If it were not for the privileged position of its fort, at the top of the hill of Trikuta, it would seem that the golden Jaisalmer It aims to go unnoticed, blending into the landscape of the dunes that surround it.
Located at the doors of the Thar desert, Jaisalmer It is one of the most interesting towns that we can visit on our journey after the mysteries of Rajasthan, in the northern india.
Its narrow and labyrinthine streets speak for themselves, telling us part of the history of this city that, in times of the Silk Road, constituted a reference point and obligatory stop for all the caravans that headed from the Indian subcontinent to Central Asia.
Given its strategic location between India y Pakistan, Jaisalmer became the home of rich merchants who, as a sign of their power, built the havelis: magnificent mansions whose elaborate facades surprise with their detailed and exquisite work.
And the true value of Jaisalmer lies in the small details.
Without doubting that his great Palace seven-story building, now converted into a museum, is an essential visit, we dare to affirm that it is by walking through its streets that we can best connect with the essence of this city whose merchant past is still reflected in the insistence of the sellers of tapestries and crafts .
For this reason, its followers, in addition to opposing the murder of any living being, sometimes go so far as to walk barefoot and cover their mouths with a mask to avoid accidentally stepping on or swallowing an insect.
As the evening falls, Jaisalmer Give anyone who leaves a few kilometers from the city with one of those gifts that are never forgotten.
Among the dunes of the same desert that camel caravans once traveled, we will enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. north india.
Without a doubt, a finishing touch to end the day.
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