
Patwon ki Haveli
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Five brothers' golden mansions (1805) — the grandest haveli cluster in Jaisalmer, jharokhas carved fine as sandalwood boxes.
Why visit: The pinnacle of Thar merchant architecture, stone turned to lace.
- ›Carved façade row
- ›Mirror-work interiors
- ›Rooftop fort views
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
₹100
Est. budget
₹200–400
Duration
1–2 hrs
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