Salim Singh Ki Haveli

Salim sing ki haveli was built in 1600s, about 300 years ago and a part of it is still occupied.

Salim Singh was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of the princely state and his mansion has a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets in the form of Peacocks.

The haveli, with beautiful pillars, ornate porches, and wide open courtyards, is one of the spectacle of Rajasthani architecture. There are 300 odd balconies in the haveli are unique among Rajasthan’s palaces and havelis  none of the balconies are alike. Alternate name for this haveli is Jahaz Mahal due to its resemblance with ship.

The mansion is just below the hill and it is said that once it had two additional wooden storeys in an attempt to make it as high as the maharaja’s palace, but the maharaja had the upper storey torn down.