logo

Patwon Ki Haveli

Patwon Ki Haveli
Courtesy - Flickr
Historical & Heritage | Museum
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 60/- for Indian Visitors and Rs. 120/- for Foreign Visitors
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 750 Mts From Jaisalmer
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Patwon ki Haveli is in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The haveli shows the beauty and skills of the Rajasthan style. The group of five Havelis have a connection with each other. They are famous for the beautiful sculptures that they make. The place is a must-visit during the Jaisalmer tour packages.

What is Patwon ki Haveli famous for?

The Haveli is famous for beautiful buildings and stonework all over the world. The outside of the halves have carvings of flowers, geometric shapes, and mythology. From the Haveli, people can see the beautiful views of the city. The haveli have big entrances, archways and extensive gardens.

How many Havelis are there in Patwon ki Haveli?

Five havelis make up Patwon ki Haveli in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. A wealthy merchant named Ghuman Chand Patwa had the havelis built between 1805 and 1860 for his five kids. Kothari's Patwa Haveli, the first haveli in the row, is the biggest and best maintained. Visitors can see how the Patwas lived and experience their way of life. As for how many of the five havelis are open to the public, some say it's only two, while others say it's all five.

Who built the Haveli of Patwon in Jaisalmer?

Guman Chand Patwa built the Haveli in the early 1800s. He was a wealthy trader and jeweler. Skilled people from all over Rajasthan came to construct the Havli. It took fifty years of hard work to finish.

What are the architectural features of Haveli?

The whole complex is made up of five Havelis. One has been turned into a museum with a vast old furniture and home decor collection. Besides this, the third Haveli, or home, on the property also has a lot of valuable things in it, such as traditional art and craftwork made by local artisans.

Jaisalmer has many beautiful havelis, but the Patwon Ji ki Haveli is the most important and exciting. The fact that it was the first haveli built in Jaisalmer and the fact that it is a group of five smaller havelis make it stand out. The first havelis was purchased and built by Guman Chand Patwa in 1805; it is the biggest and flashiest.

People think that Patwa was wealthy and a well-known businessman in his time. He had the money to do so and built separate stories for his five boys. The work on these was done over 50 years. The five homes were all built in the first sixty years of the 1800s.

The Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most beautiful buildings in Jaisalmer. The Haveli is a must-visit among the Jaisalmer tour package. The building shows the culture and the stunning architecture of Rajasthan. It is a perfect place to visit in Jaisalmer, if you are interested in history or architecture. 

Read more

15 places to visit & things to do in Jaisalmer

Bada Bagh / Bara Bagh
Bada Bagh / Bara Bagh
Desert Culture Centre and Museum
Desert Culture Centre and Museum
Desert National Park
Desert National Park
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer War Museum
Jaisalmer War Museum
Khaba Fort
Khaba Fort
Khuri Jaisalmer
Khuri Jaisalmer
Lodurva
Lodurva
Mandir Palace Jaisalmer
Mandir Palace Jaisalmer
Nathmalji Ki Haveli
Nathmalji Ki Haveli
Pokhran Fort
Pokhran Fort
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Sam Sand Dunes
Sam Sand Dunes
Shantinath Temple
Shantinath Temple
Shri Naminath Jain Temple
Shri Naminath Jain Temple