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Amongst the five Havelis which form the entire complex, one has been
converted into a museum which displays a vast collection of antique
furniture and decorative goods.
Besides this, the third Haveli or mansion in the premises also
houses rich items that include traditional art and craft work of the
local craftsmen.
Getting There
Patwon ki Haveli situated in Jaisalmer city center and can
be reach easily by taking an auto-rickshaw or a rickshaw.
Jaisalmer is well connected to
the rest of state by well-maintained roads and connected to major cities of
India through broad gauge as well as meter gauge railway tracks. Direct
trains from Jaisalmer are available to Jodhpur as well as Delhi. The ‘Palace
on Wheels’ also connects Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer Airport has had
no scheduled services operating since 2013. The nearest domestic
airport is Jodhpur Airport
situated 283 km away from Jaisalmer. From Jodhpur Airport you can hire cabs
or take a train to reach Jaisalmer.
General transportation in
Jaisalmer consists of auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are good
means to get around. Auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation but
drivers might not be friendly all the times. It is recommended to take
rickshaw when you take congested roads in order to avoid bottlenecks.
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