Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in the world. It is situated in Jaisalmer city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the "Golden Fort".
Being part of the Desert Triangle and the venue of Desert Festival, the place is accessible by rail, road and air and has tourist accommodation ranging from high budget to low budget. The city is also covered by the "Palace on Wheels" a train-cum-road package, which needs no description. This place too witnesses large flow of tourist traffic in winters.

Gadsisar Lake is a prime among the important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Its historic importance lies in the fact that it was the only water source for the Jaisalmer city in the bygone days. A visit to Jaisalmer and the near by Gadi Sagar Lake is sure to transfer your soul in to a world different all in all. It is an artificial reservoir. Rawal Jaisal, the founder of Jaisalmer, constructed this gem of tourist attractions in Jaipur. Many years after that Maharaja Garisisar Singh remodeled and overhauled the lake. This major among the places of tourist interest in Jaisalmer is a must on your Jaisalmer tour.
Gadsisar Lake is known for its attractively carved temples, shrines, chattris, and ghats on its the banks. Situated towards the south of the city, the entrance of the lake is a splendid and artistically fixed yellow sandstone arcade called Tilon-Ki-Pol. This makes the place a most important among the tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Its picturesque sandstone banks looks stunning. The boat ride in the lake is a pleasant experience. While sitting on the embankments see the yellow sandstone pool changing shades of ochre with the sunset. It is an incomparable and delightful panorama that one cant afford to miss for the world.