The 14th century Fort Pokaran citadel of the Champawat Rathores, mighty Rajput nobles of Marwar, stands sentinet at the western frontier of the erstwhile state of Jodhpur (Marwar), in the heart of the great rocky and sandy plains of the Thar Desert, on an ancient trade route that carried salt, silks and species to Persia and beyond.

 

Today instead of the winding caravans of yore, trains, buses and cards bring tired travelers eager to soak in the glories of 'Rajputana' to Pokaran, from all corners of world. Enroute to Jaisalmer from both Bikaner and Jodhpur the Fort of Pokaran makes an ideal break and now offers the same hospitality and shelter that history records was once offered to the fugitive Humayun (16th  century).

Location: By air: Nearest airport is Jodhpur (110 kms) By rail: 2 kms from railway station By road: 2 kms from Bus Stand.

Accommodation: 10 air-conditioned and air-cooled rooms/cottages.

Restaurants: Restaurant of hotel Fort Pokaran serves Indian & regional cuisine.

Facilities: Laundry, Doctor on Call, Transport Facilities, Local Musician, Camel and Jeep Safari can be arranged on request.

Activities and Places to see: Nature Walks, Walk to village, Jeep safari to Bishonoi Village, Visit to blackbuck sanctuary, Watch migratory birds, Theme dinners, lunch/evening tea on the lake view verandah

Address: Pokaran Fort, P.O. Pokaran - 345021, Distt. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (India)