Patwon ki Haveli
   
Jaisalmer
Places to visit | Excursions

The fortress town of Jaisalmer rises out from deep in the desert of Rajasthan, like a place at very end of the world. It has an exotic medieval flavor, as, while wandering into the town, one feels like having stepped into the pages of Arabian Nights. With an intriguing history of two and a half sacking of the Fort, the town mesmerizes any visitor even further with its sand stone buildings and the Golden Fort, at the center, looking like a giant child's sand castle.

Places to visit
The Golden Fort overlooking the cityThe Golden Fort
Built in 11th century, it is one of the oldest forts of India. As About half of city's populations still live in the fort it is also known as one of the 'Living Museums' of India.. The colorful people and their homes along with the palaces and Superbly stone carved Jain temples adding to its ebullience.

Havelis (Mansions)
Every house in Jaisalmer is carved in sandstone, though the details differ. Mind boggling details can be seen in the exquisitely carved mansions include Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli. The masters of workmanship have added life to the stones with their carvings that needs to be seen to be believed.

Tazia tower Tazia Tower
The five storied complex with each storey graced by delicately carved balconies, was made by the Muslim craftsmen in the shape of a Tazia and gifted to their royal patron.

Gadsisar Lake
The small lake surrounded by small temples and beautiful gates all around. Beside the arch gateways and temples, the sheer view of water amidst the sandstone structures looks like an oasis, in the middle of the desert.

Excursions »

 

Package Tours featuring Jaisalmer
Desert Caravan - 11 nights & 12 days
Rajasthan Exotica - 14 nights & 15 days
Thar by Train - 6 nights & 7 days
Rural Sojourns - 5 nights & 6 days
Tribal Visit - 2 nights & 3 days

  

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