Made famous by Satyajit Ray's Sonar Kella, Jaisalmer's fort truly shines like gold, although our visit lasted only two days, we carried fond memories of the fort and the beautiful view of the city from the fort. We visited the city in the second week of October (11-13th) and staying inside the fort (incidentally Sonar Killa is the only inhabited fort in the world) gave us a taste why no one should be allowed to stay inside the fort premises. The fort is in shambles and the living king (Maharaj Brij Raj Singh) has been thrown out and is fighting a lost battle to reclaim what was originally his. Coming back to the visit, the Raja Mahal and the Rani mahal, a visual delight not only for the panoramic view of the fort and the city. The Maharajas of Jaisalmer trace their lineage back to Lord Krishna. Mishti although was asleep for most of the time we were inside the mahal, was enamoured by the cows strolling outside the mahal. A must visit for all history lovers, Jaisalmer's visit was truly memorable. A word of caution - don't stay inside the fort though! 
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