After breakfast, you will visit the fort, which sits atop the highest
elevation above the market square. The old town below the fort
is characterized primarily by the havelis, former residential and
commercial buildings of wealthy merchants, as well as various
Jain temples.
The Salim Singh Haveli, located north of the central market, is
built in the style of One Thousand and One Nights and features
an impressive, arched peacock motif on its roof.
The Patwon-ki-Haveli is a stunning example of Jaisalmer’s
havelis and is located in a very narrow alley. Patwas are the
merchants who once engaged in brisk long-distance trade with
Afghanistan and China, selling valuable goods such as gold
and silver embroidery.
In a very narrow alley, you’ll find the most breathtaking of
Jaisalmer’s beautiful havelis, the Patwon-ki-Haveli. Patwas are
the name given to the merchants who once engaged in brisk
long-distance trade with Afghanistan and China, selling
valuable goods such as gold and silver embroidery. The haveli
took 50 years to build.
In the late afternoon, you’ll travel to the ghost town of Kuldhara.
It’s said that the town was abandoned by its inhabitants for only
one night. Then, you’ll drive to the sand dunes and take a
camel ride. During sunset, the golden desert town will sparkle.
It’s a great place to observe.