The chowk was once a Sadar Mandi (grain-market), and a beehive of activity. Merchants from far away lands like Persia, Iraq, Egypt and Arabia used to visit the city to trade. Jaisalmer in those days was not dissimilar to the ‘great silk route’ from Europe to China and made the town fairly prosperous

Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction. Paintings in miniature style monopolise the walls in the interior. Might

This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are r

This haveli was built about 300 years ago and a part of it is still occupied. Salim Singh was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of the princely state and his mansion has a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets in the form of Peacocks.

The mansion is just bel

Tazia Tower of Jaisalmer is one of the major tourist attractions. If you have done with the various Rajputana architectures scattered in the city, Tazia tower will come as a welcome break to you.

It is situated in the excellent 'Badal Palace' complex located near Amar Sagar Gate. These we

Perched on the 250 feet high hilltop, Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan (after Chittor) and provides an ecstatic overview of the desert land all around.

There are three fort walls and four gates through which we pass to reach the palaces within, namely, Akhai Pole (Gan