<P> Surrounded by rocks, sand and five salt ranges, its Hindi name Pokhran (पोखरण) means "place of five mirages". It is located en route between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur or Bikaner at 27 ° 05 ′ 42" N 71 ° 45 ′ 11" E ﻿ / ﻿ 27.095 ° N 71.753 ° E ﻿ / 27.095; 71.753 and has an average elevation of 233 metres (764 feet). </P> <P> Fort Pokhran, the 14th century citadel also known as "Balagarh", stands amidst the Thar Desert . This monument is the premier fort of the chief of the Champawats, the clan of Rathores of the state of Marwar - Jodhpur . Fort Pokhran is open for visitors and is being currently run as heritage hotel by the royal family of Pokhran . </P> <P> In the outskirts of the city, the Shakti Mata Memorial Chatriya, a royal cenotaph, is freely accessible . </P> <P> The famous, touristic city and fort of Jaisalmer is a couple of hours away by road . </P>

Why pokhran is called the land of five mirages