Places to See in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
Known as SONAR QUILA or the Golden fort, rising from the sand , the mega
structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting
suns in its most colourful shades gives it a fairy tale look. Its simply
a magic, the bastions envelops a whole townships that consist of palace
complex various security sources and the havelis of rich merchants carved
with an incredibly light touch, several temples and the residential complexes
of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route, from
where the ancient caravans passed en-route passing all the riches for the
prosperity to an otherwise non source full kingdom. These merchants served
and acquire a great deal of power and noble status in the royal courts of
Bhatti Rajputs who founded the state in the 12th century and proceeded further.
But the rich merchant inspired by the classic style of the royals , constructed
huge mansions (havelis) adjacent to each other in the nature of medieval
culture and profusely decorated walls and ceilings and intricately carved
outdoors and interiors. The colourful art forms and some how side kind the
royal heritage and made it appear more pale in comparison . The craftsmen
were usually muslims who were induced on their journey to exhibit their
skills. The results was architectural purity that cannot be seen elsewhere.
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Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
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. Mighty
tuskers carved out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
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 below the hill
and it is said that once it had two additional wooden storeys in an attempt
to make it as high as the maharaja's palace, but the maharaja had the upper
storey torn down.
Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli
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
remnants of paintings on some of the inside walls as well as some mirror
work.
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