Also known as the Golden city in view of its sandstone buildings that shine like gold in daylight, Jaisalmer is the westernmost frontier of India, close to the Indo-Pakistan border. It is known for its proximity to the Thar desert and is the first choice to experience the camel safari, in the midst of sand dunes of the Thar desert. Jaisalmer is a historic town that was built almost a thousand years ago. It was an important stopover on the famed silk route.