Jaisalmer fort in jaisalmer is historically enriched with Rajput history. For bengali it is having another feelings that is satyajit roy sonar Kella. Jaisalmer is an integral part of Rajasthan. I went to jaisalmer when I was 10 years old. So I have a clear picture of its history. In 1156 Rajput king rawal jaisal built the fort. For his name it is jaisalmer. Its another name is golden fortress as its built in yellow sandstone. It looks just awesome from far. Mughal emperor akbar defeated rajput king and took the fort under his control. Jaisalmer fort is credited with world heritage site.
Renowned director satyajit roy has made an adventures film sonar kella. With this yellow colour he gave name sonar or golden. In 1974 he shoot the film. So from that time on its name bacame popular sonar Kella. Jaisalmer it is easy to get good accommodation. It is properly connected with rail line and from jaipur domestic flights are available.
