Information on Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Jaisalmer, Rajasthan) - History & Architecture

Salim Singh Ki Haveli is located in Thar Desert of Jaisalmer city, Rajasthan State of India. It is very close to the Jaisalmer Railway Station. Haveli is Arabic word, which means the Mansion. This mansion is a 300 year old lovely monument of architectural significance. This is a very important tourist place while touring Rajasthan, which is the only heritage tour destination in India. Locally it is well connected by railways. It still has the 'Meter Gauge Line' to cater heritage tourism and the palace on wheels is a train meant for heritage tourism. National Highway no.15 passes by Jaisalmer and connecting its major town. It has a civil aerodrome and the other nearest airport is the Udaipur civil airport. Daily flights are there to Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Ahmadabad. Their distances from the nearest destination are; Udaipur to Jaisalmer is 314 miles, from Ahmadabad it is 333 km, from its state capital Jaipur it is 354 km, from National capital of India 'New Delhi' is 484 km. And from Mumbai it is 685 km. to reach here there are 24 hours travel services by all modes of transport with in India. The Rajasthan tourism development authority is specially taking care with private partnership to mobilize international tourism destination by developing international amenities here. Jaisalmer is the place of Haveli's worth seeing for its expertise on architecture and royal elegance.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli Architecture

Salim Singh Ki Haveli is of versatile architectural works. It was built on a 300 years old palace; the mansion which was completely built on it was very attractive to see. It follows the strict Rajput pattern of architecture. It is made of yellow and red sand stones. It has one of the splendid marble works. There are large and small rooms with beautiful fresco and well carved pillars, doors and windows. It has unique balconies, which are more than 40 in numbers. Each and every balcony is very different from others. The most wonderful to look is the top most balconies which projects in a classical style. It has two full size gain tuskers on its entrance. This Haveli is well known for its natural cooling effects. It is through architectural dynamics of those crafts man at that period only knows how to make this cooling affects naturally. In summer you can find the cool breeze inside the Haveli. Over all it is a royal mansion.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli History

Salim Singh Ki Haveli was built in 1805 on an old palace. It is also said that it was a modified structure of the old palace. It also has a nick name called 'Ship Mansion'. The master mind behind the palace is Salim Singh who was the prime minister of Jaisalmer at that time. He built this for residing here. Later this mansion was lodged in by the Mehta family. It is also said that the heights of the building was raised to the height of Maharajs palace by Salim Singh ji and the Maharaja ordered to destroy the heightened floors. This palace is known for its distinguished balconies.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli Tourism Importance

Salim Singh Ki Haveli is the most beautiful mansion in Jaisalmer. It pulls tourist for its architectural values. This mansion has breath taking glimpse from the outside and inside of the mansion. There are royal and budget hotels to cater the need of tourists. Best time to visit here are from August to February of a calendar year. Still a part of the mansion is resided by the royal family. It is open to public from 9 am to evening 5 'o' clock. It is better to take a Rickshaws or cab to reach here from Jaisalmer.