Jaisalmer, the sandstone city

Posted on November 25, 2008

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Jaisalmer skyline

Jaisalmer is a desert city located in the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan.  Its proximity to the India-Pakistan border means there is a large military presence nearby, but the city itself is famed for its beautiful golden-brown sandstone.  Every building in the city seems to be made from it.

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