6 places to visit in and around Jaisalmer

Sonar Kella, a Bengali movie set in the old city of Jaisalmer and its fort, was my first introduction to the city. I still remember the child-like excitement in me when I got the first glimpse of the place from the train and then from the railway station. It is this view and the camel safari that I recall the most about my first visit to Jaisalmer. During my successive visits, I got to know that there are many places to visit in Jaisalmer. A visit to this place is not just about various historical monuments scattered all over the city and camels. The beauty of this city, the thrill to live in the heart of the desert, the rare flora and fauna at Desert National Park, the deserted villages and the stories attached to it, the beautiful temple complexes and most importantly, the love and warmth of the people are what brings me back to this place again and again. Winter months are the best months to be here, but it can be visited anytime between October and March when it is not very hot.