Patwon Ki Haveli
पटवों की हवेली
Five connected 19th-century mansions built for wealthy merchants, with yellow sandstone facades carved with lattice windows and balconies. This is Jaisalmer's most magnificent haveli.
Patwon ki Haveli was built for five sons by Guman Chand Patwa, a merchant dealing in brocade and opium. Construction began in 1805 and took about 50 years. The five mansions stand side by side on a narrow lane, and their exterior has more than 60 carved balconies and stone lattice windows. The first mansion, Kothari's Patwa Haveli, has been turned into a private museum that recreates the merchant family's living quarters, mirror hall and collections. Another mansion is managed by the government. Tickets are about 250 rupees each, and the site is open roughly 09:00–18:00. It is in the old town north of the fort, a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Nathmal Ki Haveli
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli
- Thar Heritage Museum
- Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum (Raj Mahal)
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Mandir Palace & Tazia Tower (Badal Vilas)
- Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort
- Vyas Chhatri