Havelis in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer had been one of the front row cities of Rajasthan since ancient times, due to its international trade and commerce. The city had witnessed various rulers’ domination starting from the Rajputs to the Mughals and finally the British. During the Rajputana reign, Jaisalmer was at its epitome of glory and it is visible through the innumerable architectural brilliance spread across the place. Even with the Mughal rule, Jaisalmer had seen some of the best Islamic structural designs. During this Islamic rule, the formation of Havelis came into existence.“Haveli” is an Arabic word which means a private mansion. During the 18th and 19th century, Jaisalmer had many remarkable sand stone mansions built by the rich merchants. These Havelis beautifully carved yellow sandstone facades, jali screens and huge decorated windows. Tourists will get awestruck by the massiveness of these mansions and the elegance of the artwork presented by the Silavats, a community of masons.
Here all the worth visiting Havelis of Jaisalmer has been portrayed in a summary.
Patwon Ki Haveli

Salim Singh Ki Haveli

Situated at the base of the Trikuta Hills is the beautiful Haveli of Salim Singh, the Rajput Prime Minister in 1815. The stunning blue peacock work at the edge of the arched projected balconies, the decorated roof, the intricate carvings on the haveli walls are worth to be appreciated and etched forever in tourists’ mind. Salim Singh made this haveli of 3 storeys and the grandeur made it look almost like a palace of those times.
Nathmal Ki Haveli

All these Havelis are within the city and auto rickshaws can be availed to reach these destinations. One must remember that due to electricity problem the Havelis close after 5pm everyday. Hence morning visit is advisable in case you are planning a visit. Tourists carrying cameras may have to pay a certain ticket price and it is advisable to avoid flash within these Havelis, as the flash light is proven harmful for these historical artworks.