Jaiaslmer Fort
Situated atop the Trikuta hill, the Jaisalmer Fort is also called the "Sonar
Kila". This large citadel was built in 1156 by Rajput ruler Jaisal.
Interesting fact is that its the only living fort of the world with a
quarter of the city's population living inside the fort. Even tourists come
and stay here. The main attractions inside the fort are the Raj Mahal, the
Jain temple and the Laxminath temple.
Patwon ki Haveli
Built
by a wealthy merchant Ghuman Chand Patwa in 1805, this haveli is a five
storeyed structure, extensively carved. The haveli reportedly took fifty
years to complete and is the largest, most elaborate and most extensive
haveli in Jaisalmer.
Nathmal ki Haveli
Built in 1885 for Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of
jaisalmer, this haveli has a unique piece of architecture. It remains a
visitor's delight in terms of its carvings. The walls are embellished with
carvings of horses, elephants, soldiers, flowers and birds.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
This haveli was built by Prime Minister Salim Singh in 1815. The highlight
of the haveli is its roof carved in shape of a peacock. The monument as a
whole is narrow at the bottom and widens at the top hence giving appearance
of a ship. No wonder it was also called "Jahajmahal".
Godi Sagar
The lake-cum-tank is surrounded by temples and shrines. A beautiful arched
gateway leads across the road to the lake . Its said that it was built by a
prostitute named Tilon.
