About Havelis
These are a selection of rich merchants, government officials, and royal subject’s houses. They’re all located within the city walls of the Fort of Jaisalmer. Architecturally, they’re dedicated in part to the Rajputana style, although looking closely, we can see evidence of Islamic style, amongst many others. There’s a number of a house, or Havelis, 5… of which 2 are open for public viewing. It’s recommended to seek a professional guide if you wish to get the maximum from this unique and highly recommended architectural experience.
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Places to Visit near Havelis
Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan
0.6 km from Havelis - See map
Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Quila or Golden Fort was built in 1156 AD by Rao Jaisal, the town is dominated by a large, imposing and...
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The Thar Heritage Museum, Rajasthan
0.7 km from Havelis - See map
Again, another top notch museum allowing visitors to transport themselves back in time to a forgone era, in this case, the desert tribes of the...
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Jaisalmer Folklore Museum, Rajasthan
1.2 km from Havelis - See map
A wealth of cultural heritage about the desert region of Thar, the people, their traditions and culture. The folklore museum is exactly that....
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Gadsisar Lake, Rajasthan
1.3 km from Havelis - See map
No doubt one of the most important, but also one of the oldest, the Gadsisar lake was constructed by the city’s first ruler Raja Rawal Jaisal....
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Gopa Chowk, Rajasthan
1.5 km from Havelis - See map
The central market area in the town of Jaisalmer. Located within the fort and close to the artificial lake of Gadi Sagar. The center of activity...
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Desert Culture Centre & Museum, Rajasthan
1.9 km from Havelis - See map
A compact and concise little gem of a museum, the Desert Culture Centre & Museum is close in the town center. Through use of rare coins,...
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Bada Bagh Cenotaphs, Rajasthan
6.7 km from Havelis - See map
6km North of Jaisalmer lies this desert garden. Barabagh meaning literally ‘big garden’. It contains a set of royal cenotaphs, carved in...
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Desert National Park, Rajasthan
11.5 km from Havelis - See map
The Desert National Park stands out as one of the largest Biosphere Reserves in a semi-arid desert region that is the Jaisalmer district of...
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Akal Wood Fossil Park, Rajasthan
16.8 km from Havelis - See map
A short taxi or rickshaw ride from town. This is a small reservation area devoted to the fossil remains of the Jurassic era. Roughly scattered...
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Kuldhara Abandoned Village, Rajasthan
18.1 km from Havelis - See map
Kuldhara is an abandoned village located a short distance from town in the Thar desert. As with all good mysteries, there’re a number of...
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