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Landmarks of the golden city of Jaisalmer

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 Popularly known as the golden city of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is best known for its sand dunes.   Although most people are confined to the sand dunes, there is a lot to do in and around Jaisalmer. So I made a list of all the activities and places to explore here.   1. Jaisalmer Fort   The great yellow stone fort built by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal is located in the center of the city. In the past, this desert city was limited only to the edge of the fort. Today the city limits have expanded due to the increase in population. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and possibly the only "living fortress" in the world. The descendants of the royal family and other caste communities that help the ruler still live here.   2. Patwon ki Haveli   Havelis or palaces were common in Jaisalmer. Guman Chand Patwa was an affluent banker and sovereign minister who began building his own mansion but failed to finish it. He later ended up with his 5 children and hence the n