Jaisalmer, a mystical city in the state of Rajasthan, is situated on the westernmost frontier of India and rises from the heart of the Thar Desert. Also attributed as the “Golden City of India” owing to the yellow sand and yellow sandstone used in the architecture of the town that gives it a golden look, Jaisalmer is famous all over the world for its palaces and forts of spectacular opulence. The city’s tourism industry is one of the most booming and profitable sectors in Jaisalmer. The desert city’s scenic beauty attracts thousands of tourists every year from within the country and abroad. A majority of Jaisalmer’s revenue comes from its tourism industry, while the city also earns foreign exchange in huge numbers from the international tourists who are welcomed by the warm and friendly natives.