Havelis of Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer town in India was founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. It is located deep in the heart of the Thar desert. Centuries ago Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel train routes brought it's townspeople enormous wealth that they spent on building intricately carved palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone.
These fortresses of Jaisalmer called as "Havelis of Jaisalmer" are like a mirage from the barren Thar Desert. It feels as if you had travelled back in time - straight into the fairy tale of 1001 nights.
On either side of the narrow lanes are the sandstone havelis, with stone carvings, screen windows, delicate pavilions & balconies. These beautiful Havelis ( mansions ) were built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants.
Some of them to count are 'Patwon ki Haveli', the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis and 'Salim Singh ki Haveli' that is about 300 years old and is still partially lived in.