Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
The fort rises out of the desert like a giant sandcastle and is the main reason to visit Jaisalmer. Inside are some of the most intricate sandstone carvings you will see anywhere. Jaisalmer is a bit touristy and the 35 km of wind-farms you go through on approach does tend to take away the romance of the setting. New build hotels, miles out of town will give you the 'Desert Experience' for a price.
You have to go miles to see the 'real' desert, but even then it is only scrubland.
Some shops have real gems. I was invited to photograph a rare collection of old textiles from local villages. These pieces are on view at Krishna's Antique Gallery.
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The iconic Jaisalmer photo is usualy a Photoshop job, like this one.