Haveli in Jaisalmer to visit in 2024, along with hotel turned Havelis

Jaisalmer, a desert city in western Rajasthan, is famous for its desert (and desert activities) and its Sonar Quila (Jaisalmer Golden Fort).

More than 1.5 million tourists visit Jaisalmer every year and apart from the desert and other tourist attractions, the havelis in Jaisalmer are quite popular among travelers.

In this post, we have shared a list of the best havelis in Jaisalmer that you can visit, along with additional information like hotels that were once havelis, nearby places to see alongside these havelis, etc.

So, let’s start with the most popular one, “Patwon Ki Haveli.”

1. Patwon Ki Haveli

Patwon Ki Haveli is not just 1 Haveli, its a 5 in 1 complex, where you can see a total of 5 different mansions, each one has its unique beauty.

This or these Haveli’s were built by a merchant name Guman Chand Patwa in the year 1805, and his desire was to create the most beautiful home in the whole city, even then the residence of that time maharaja of Jaisalmer.

In Patwon Ki Haveli, you will find paintings, vintage décor, royal furniture, wall stone carvings, decorated rooms and beautiful balconies.

Entry fees of Patwon Ki Haveli: Rs 100 for Indians & 200 for Foreigners.
Visiting time: From 9 am to 5 pm
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 2 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Jain Temples

2. Nathmal ki Haveli

2nd in our list of Haveli in Jaisalmer, we present Nathmal ki Haveli. This haveli was built by 2 architect brothers, Hathi and Lulu.

Its believed that this Haveli was built near late 1800’s when British had their presence in Jaisalmer, one you can find carvings of bicycles and old style cars on the walls.

This Haveli was originally built for the that time Prime Minister of Jaisalmer, so it do have a bend of Rajput, Islamic & British architectural styles.

I personally love the floral patterns of Haveli balconies. So its a mush watch tourist site in Jaisalmer.

Entry fees of Nathmal ki Haveli: Rs 20 for Indians & 100 for Foreigners.
Visiting time: From 8 am to 7 pm
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 2 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Tazia Tower, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Jain Temples

3. Salim Singh ki Haveli

This is a very conterversial place in Jaisalmer. Some even call it a haunted Haveli which is not true.

So this haveli was built in 1815 or nearby for the that time Prime Minister of Jaisalmer, Mr Salim Singh ji.

This guy was very opportunistic that he himself wanted to be the Maharaja of Jaisalmer. He had the support of local minsters and thus to show his power he ordered to constructed a grand haveli for himself which has:

33 to 38 unique carved balconies/ Jharokhas
Peacock style construction

And at that time, the tallest building in Jaisalmer.

Entry fees of Salim Singh Haveli: Rs 20 for Indians & 100 for Foreigners.
Visiting time: From 8 am to 6 pm
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 1.5 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Tazia Tower, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Jain Temples

badal mahal and mandir palace haveli jaisalmer rj

4. Badal Mahal

Badal Mahal Haveli, also known as Mandir Palace Hotel, is a heritage haveli turned luxury hotel in Jaisalmer. This unique haveli, built by Maharawal Moolraj II in the 16th century, is over 450 years old.

Badal Mahal means “Palace of Clouds,” as it was the tallest building in 16th-century Jaisalmer. From the top, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Jaisalmer city and the nearby desert.

The haveli features a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, offering stunning panoramic views of Jaisalmer, fresco paintings, intricate carvings, and a large courtyard. You will definitely appreciate its stone lattice windows (jalis).

Entry fees : As per hotel reception
Visiting time: 9 am to 5 pm
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 1.5 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temples, Rani ka Mahal, Laxminath Temple, Raj Mahal

5. Shreenath ki Haveli

The Shreenath ki Haveli, which is now a heritage hotel, is a 450 year old haveli in Jaisalmer which was also constructed by local merchants of Jaisalmer. The name is not clear but its believed to be built by Oswal Jain community of Jaisalmer.

Since this is now not a tourist attraction where you can pay an entry fees & explore, you either need to book a room or plan a meal here to explore the Haveli,, which has magnificent architecture like arched gates, spacious rooms, private balconies, intricate carvings & amazing stone work.

This property is included in our Jaisalmer Tour Packages.

Entry fees : N/A
Visiting time: N/A
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 1.5 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Jain Temples

Now, the above five are heritage sites of Jaisalmer, which are also maintained by the local authorities. Below, we have shared a few more mansions in Jaisalmer that can be considered modern havelis, built for tourist accommodations (Hotels & Homestays). Check them out.

6. Fort Rajwada

If you want to stay in a Jaisalmer haveli style hotel or resort, with huge courtyard, gardens, spacious rooms, and full on royal furnishing, then checkout Fort Rajwada.

The price of rooms here starts from Rs 15,000 a night but its worthy.

Location: Jodhpur Barmer Link road, near Indra Colony..
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 4 km
Nearby places: Bada Bagh, and Vyas Chhatri
Website: www.fortrajwada.com

7. Suryagarh Hotel

There is no better hotel or resort in Jaisalmer than Suryagarh, which surpasses Sun Fort. This fort-style massive hotel has been featured in many Hollywood and Bollywood movies, notably Nanhe Jaisalmer (2007).

Here, you will find grand courtyards, beautiful gardens, royal furnishings, and traditional Jaisalmer cuisine—all starting at Rs 20,000 per night.

Location: Kanoi Village, Sam Road, Jaisalmer.
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 15 km
Nearby places: Sam Sand Dunes, Khuri Village, and Desert National Park
Website: www.suryagarh.com

8. Moustache Jaisalmer

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly haveli-style accommodation in Jaisalmer, check out Moustache Jaisalmer. This unique property combines the charm of a hostel with the comfort of a hotel, offering an affordable yet authentic experience.

Built with local yellow sandstone, Moustache Jaisalmer features traditional stone carvings on its windows, balconies, & throughout its exterior. Night stay here starts from Rs 800 per person for hostel. Though private rooms are available too.

Location: Near Fort Road, Jaisalmer.
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 2.5 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, and Gadisar Lake
Website: www,moustachescapes.com

9. Golden Haveli

Now, there are many hotels and homestays in Jaisalmer that use the word ‘Haveli’ in their brand name and also use yellow sandstone for their exteriors and interiors, but they are not designed like traditional havelis.

Among those that are designed in the haveli style, I highly recommend Hotel Golden Haveli. This mid-range hotel features authentic Jaisalmer-style architectural work on both its exterior and interiors. A night’s stay here is around Rs 1,500.

Location: Opposite Jaisalmer Fort, Gopa Chowk, Jaisalmer.
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 3 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort & all its Haveli’s
Website: www.goldenhaveli.com

10. Sairafort Sarovar Portico

And number 10 on our list of havelis in Jaisalmer is Sairafort Sarovar Portico. This corporate hotel is built in a fort style, with exteriors that reflect Jaisalmer’s architectural heritage.

Sairafort Sarovar Portico is well-known for hosting traditional weddings and events, but you can also stay here for approximately Rs 4,000-5,000 per night

Location: Sam Road, Jaisalmer
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 5 km
Nearby places: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Desert Cultural Centre and Museum, Sam Sand Dunes
Website: www.sarovarhotels.com

Now, checkout temples in Jaisalmer that are some of the most calmest places in whole Jaisalmer, and designed in such a way that they look like a Haveli Temples.

11. Amar Sagar Jain Temple

Amar Sagar is a Jain temple, located at the outskirts of Jaisalmer city, & dedicated to Lord Parshwanath. The temple architecture is so amazing that around 500,000 travellers visit this temple every year, and majority of them are not from Jainism.

Location: Shiva, Lodurva, Rajasthan 345001
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 8 km
Nearby places: Vyas Chhatri, Lodhruva Jain Temple
Website: N/A

12. Lodhruva Temple

Lodhruva Temple, also a Jain temple, is located in Lodhruva, near Jaisalmer city. Similar to the Amar Sagar Jain Temple, in addition to Jain pilgrims, thousands of travelers visit this temple, drawn by its stunning architecture, which dates back to the 8th century.

Location: Lodurva, Rajasthan 345001
Distance from Jaisalmer Railway station: 8 km
Nearby places: Vyas Chhatri, Amar Sagar Jain temple & Bada Bagh.
Website: N/A

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Haveli in Jaisalmer