Jaisalmer Havelis

Jaisalmer Havelis

Jaisalmer Havelis are beautiful sandstone havelis (mansions) built by the city’s wealthy merchants.

Nathmal Haveli

This haveli was commissioned to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer.

Nathumal Haveli

This was designed and built by two brothers (Hathi and Lalu) – one of whom carved the left side and the other the right. Since the descendants still live here, you may not be able to venture beyond their ground floor ‘over priced’ shop.

View from the courtyard

Patwon ki Haveli

This haveli is actually a group of five different houses within a large courtyard, built by Guman Chand for his five sons.

External Facade

Inside the private temple

Chowpar was a very popular board game among the elite.

Chaupar board

Gramophone

Open area next to the kitchen

Shopping time 

Intricately carved jarokhas

External Facade

Interiors

View from the central courtyard

Salam Singh ki Haveli

This 300 year old Haveli is still being used by the descendants of Salam Singh, a former prime minister of the state of Jaisalmer.

Moti Mahal

Sadly the haveli has not been maintained and as a result it is slowly falling apart. An old crumbling staircase leads up to the Moti Mahal.