What is so special about this mansion that it took 30 years to design it? Watch the video and decide for yourself

Rajasthan News Desk !!! Almost every city of Rajasthan is famous not only in India but all over the world for some fort, palace, building and mansion. Every month lakhs of tourists reach this historical state to see all these forts, palaces and mansions. Jaisalmer of Rajasthan is also famous for many historical forts, palaces and temples.

On one hand, Jaisalmer is famous all over the world for its Golden Fort, on the other hand, the Patwon Ki Haveli located there is famous all over the world for its amazing structure, architecture and design. Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most prominent tourist and historical places not only in Jaisalmer but also in Rajasthan. The most special thing about this Haveli is that it took about 30 years just to prepare its design, so let us take you on a video tour of Patwon Ki Haveli today.

The historic Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer is one of the oldest structures in Rajasthan. Patwon Ki Haveli is a group of five havelis which were built by Patwa, a wealthy businessman of Jaisalmer. This businessman had five sons and a haveli was built for each of them. It is believed that it took the architects about thirty years to design this haveli and about thirty more years to build it, that is, it took more than 60 years to build these five havelis. The first haveli was built in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, who was a famous jeweler and brocade merchant of India, due to which this haveli is also known as Kothari Ki Patwa Haveli.

Talking about the architecture of this Haveli, the most special thing here is that the walls of this Haveli have a very beautiful and amazing glass work. The pictures and fine carvings of trees, plants, nature, animals and historical events have been done very beautifully on the walls. There are more than 60 balconies in Patwon Ki Haveli, on whose pillars different types of mesmerizing paintings have been done. Every door of this Haveli is filled with designs of fine carvings, which is no less than a wonderful example of architecture. Along with this, every window, arch, balustrade and entrance of this Haveli has also been intricately carved and painted with gold, silver and brocade. However, due to the indifference of time, aggressive climate and encroachment, some stains have been put on its grandeur.

If you are also planning to see this wonderful example of Rajput architecture, then let us tell you that Patwon Ki Haveli is open for tourists from 9 am to 6 pm. To visit Patwon Ki Haveli, you will have to pay an entry fee of Rs 20 per person. The best time to visit Jaisalmer and its tourist places is considered to be the months from October to March. In the hotels located around this Haveli, you can enjoy traditional food like Dal Baati Churma, Murgh-e-Sabz, Masala Raita etc.

If you are planning to visit Patwon Ki Haveli, then you can easily reach here by air, rail and road. The nearest airport from here is Jodhpur Airport which is located at a distance of about 300 kilometers from here. The nearest railway station to visit Patwon Ki Haveli by rail is Jaisalmer which is located at a distance of about 8 kilometers from here. If you are planning to travel here by road, then let us tell you that Jaisalmer is well connected to the rest of the major cities of the country and the state. You can easily reach here from the airport, bus stand and railway station by auto, cab or city bus.