Havelis of Jaisalmer

India with its several charming destinations is one of the hot selling destinations in the tourism industry of the world. From the mighty Himalayas to the dreamy deserts to the pristine beaches, there is nothing that India can’t offer you with that it has enriched past which is reflected through heritage sites. These sites like palaces, forts, museums are like mirror of royal past of India and attract the tourists most. The Northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the gems of India with its Rajput legacy and attractive culture. Rajasthan offers royal heritage, true hospitality and authentic culinary delicacies to its tourists. The state houses numerous sightseeing attractions that showcase it natural and physical beauty. The forts of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer and the palaces of Jaipur and lakes of Udaipur in Rajasthan are destinations to get a hint of the bygone era of the state. Rajasthan is a complete and ideal destination for travelers, as it offers from lakes to deserts, havelies to forts with the addition of welcoming nature of natives.

Jaisalmer popularly known as Golden city is one of the most preferred tourist destinations of Rajasthan among the national and international visitors. There are number of Havelis in Jaisalmer that reflect the Rajput and Islamic architectural style of bygonethe  era. Havelis served as the place of residence of ministers and the landlords. The Havelis comprised of many rooms which were usually big with lots of space.

Visitors can witness many Havelis in the tour packages for Jaisalmer that gives them idea or the brief about the lifestyle of the royal members of the bygone era. The city is dotted with many Havelis as the place has witnessed many Wazirs and landlords many times; some of the famous Havelis are Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli. These havelies are major attractions of Jaisalmer and are famous for their designs and architectural uniqueness, most of havelies are built in stone and are ancient and antique. Designs of these havelies show the impact of mughal and rajput dynasties over the art and architecture. These havelies are named after the owners of these master pieces.

The Havelis deserve special mention and are the must see places in Jaisalmer that were the residence of rich merchants. The exterior looks of the Haveli where the intricate carvings are carved out from the yellow sand stones with infinite details and are adorned with the wall paintings, frescos, Jharokha and archways. Out of these three Havelis, Patwon ki Haveli is the most important and biggest Haveli built first in Jaisalmer. This Haveli is collection of five storied Haveli where each floor is used for the different purpose. Due to the brocade trading reputation it is also known as “Mansion of Brocade Merchants”. One part of the Haveli serves as the museum. This Haveli is collection of five storied Haveli where each floor is used for the different purpose.

Salim singh ki Haveli is famous for its arched roof in the shape of the dancing peacock and is one of the architectural marvels of Jaisalmer where flock of visitors can be seen. The chiseled glass windows with the minute detailing and the amazing views of the surroundings are one treat to the eyes. The Nathmal ji ki Haveli reflect the beautiful blend of the Rajasthani and Islamic architectural style. The pictures and paintings of the cattle’s, horses, and floras are impressively carved out by the craftsmen of the bygone era. Visit Jaisalmer to witness the architectural style of the bygone era, lifestyle of the rich merchants and the art under the Jaisalmer tour packages and make the tour unforgettable.