The small town Pokharan lies on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer route and almost like an oasis in the sandy plains. As it is called the heart of thar desert. The magnificant Pokharan red sand stone fort rises from the yellow desert sands. This fort offers traditional hospitality and shelter that, as history records, was once offered to the fugitive Humayun, Mughal emperor as he rested here until he restored in a position to travel to Persia. Since then rugged fort has opened its gates to tourists and the descendants of Humayun's hosts go out their way to make the visitors comfortable and memorable. It has a large collection of rare weapons, paintings historic relics, period dresses and head gear's on display. Other interesting events that occur here are craft on display and folk music concerts etc.