Nachana Haveli
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Nestled in the Golden city of the far wetern Thar Desert of Rajasthan, Nachana Haveli stands as the Haveli with the strongest foundation in Medieval Town of Jaisalmer. Nachana Haveli, Home to the members of the Royal family of Jaisalmer was built by Maharaj Kesri Singh ji of Nachana, who was the then officiating Maharawal of Jaisalmer. As his son who was coronated as the Maharawal, Ranjit Singh ji was a minor. He built this Haveli for his younger son, Bairisal Singh ji, who later went on to become the Maharawal of Jaisalmer after the demise of his elder brother..

This Haveli was built in the 18th century, Maharaj Kesri Singh ji wanted to make an architecturally strong, planned and beautiful mansion. So, various Artisans were invited to present the Maharaj with their subsequent ideas. Finally the model which was approved for the design is still kept in the lobby for the display, is a Masterpiece, as it is intricately carved on a single sand stone. The Haveli was supposed to be three stories, but the Maharaj died when the work of the ground floor was finished and two rooms were made on the first floor. His kin in line Maharaj Sultan Singh ji was a minor, so the Haveli still stands incomplete.

This Haveli has seen enormous transformation, from the times of the Raj when Harkars used to bring letters from one place to another traveling on Camels, till today when wireless internet access is available to everyone in the Hotel. Five generations of Maharaj Kesri Singh ji have resided in this Haveli, and the sixth, Little Princess Gaytri, Daughter of Prince Vikram and Kunwrani Meghna was born on the 6th December 2008. The Sandstone Haveli boasts of the strongest Foundation along with tallest single stone carved columns, intricate stone carving, beautiful courtyards with swings and fountains. The rooms have Arched and vaulted high Ceilings. The Restaurant has stunning views of the Fort and the Palace. All this with the hospitality of the Royal family, makes it a unique place to stay.

Camel Safari is one of the unique ways to explore small villages in Jaisalmer. Camel Safaris atop this ship of the desert is most exciting and soft adventure. Riding a camel is not easy as people consider. It is neither a great test for endurance. It is a great experience to explore The Thar - a vibrantly, living, desert, very colorful and hospitable. The THAR is a world of its own, an unrelieved ocean of sand, dotted with dunes and seraphic shrubs, with its own distinctive wildlife. Here among the sun and the sand you will meet some of the most colorful and courageous people on earth. They respond to the rigors of the life in the desert with the exuberance of music and songs; their vibrant attire, the upward twist of mustache almost seem to defy the elements There is considerable scope for adventure in the magical sands of Rajasthan .The arid land offers ample opportunities for desert safaris, whether but the fast, dust-raising jeep and horse or slowly, on the swaying back of a camel.

Wildlife

The Desert National Park is the perfect example of the ecosystem and the diverse fauna of the Thar Desert. Some of the resident wildlife species are namely Chinkara, Hare, Desert Fox, Black Buck, Wolf, Desert Cat to name just a few. A major point of attraction in the the park is the Sudashri watch tower which enables the visitor to observe the inhabitant species of the sanctuary. It also offers an excellent opportunity for wildlife photography. Bird life in this sandy habitat is spectacular. Wetland areas of the sanctuary will be seen frolicking by the resident avian species that include Bush Quail, Grey Patridge, Indian Rollers, Drongos, Green Bee-Eaters. The Great Indian Bustard is the most outstanding of the fauna found in the park. this epitome of grace can be easily seen surveying the desert national sanctuary. Reptile species can also be seen in abundance in the Desert National Park. A tourist can easily sight Monitor Lizard, Spiny Tail Lizard and the Saw Scaled Viper...