Portrait of an Indian woman stands in the doorway of a golden walls in Jaisalmer city. Jaisalmer is a city in the Thar Desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan, known as the "Golden City" for its golden-hued sandstone buildings. It is a historic city famous for its 12th-century fort, ornate havelis, palaces, temples, and surrounding sand dunes, offering a rich cultural experience and desert adventures.