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The Thar Desert that you envisage prior to your tour to Jaisalmer will nevertheless be an overwhelming experience but nothing will prepare you of the magnificent Havelis of Jaisalmer in the arid desertscape, ornamented and colorfully frescoed. Take a tour of the intricately designed Havelis with their characteristic “Jharokas” and escape into the royal days of Jaisalmer.
The splendid mansions of sandstone built by the wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are excellent examples of Rajasthani architecture. The extensive designs, frescoes and murals used to decorate the havelis would appear loud to many finer tastes but in the arid desert where the no greenery softens the cityscape, merchants imbibed color and ornamentation in their life by indulging in building mansions for themselves with intricate and lavish patterns.
Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli, Salem Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are havelis of Jaisalmer exhibiting sheer craftsmanship. They are an amazing feat of craftsmanship of the artisans who worked flawlessly to erect such a massive edifices.
If you have plans to visit the desert city of Jaisalmer include a tour to the amazing Havelis in Jaisalmer in your itinerary. Log on to indianholiday.com to know more about Havelis in Jaisalmer.
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