Manak Chowk and Havelis, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan India

Manak Chowk is the place which comes outside the fort, the main market place. It is the chief market place outside the Jaisalmer fort and it is a major centre of local activity. The major carved havelis you will found at a short distance from the Manak Chowk. Each haveli is makes difference form each other. The Havelis are mostly built during the 18th and 19th century period. The monuments which are in the havelis of Jaisalmer are very much developed. In the Manak Chowk, there is famous Sadar Mandi and a trade of beehive. There are many nations, which are visited this chowk for trade such as Iraq, Arabia, Persia and Egypt. Manak Chowk is a very much popular market in Jaisalmer, it is a near by to the Jaisalmer fort. You can see the loveliest haveli called Patwon-ki-Haveli; its frontage is decorated by the beautiful latticed. You can see the three century's old Salim Singh ki Haveli which is still surviving. The roof of the haveli is very nicely carved brackets, shaped of peacocks. Nathmalji – ki – Haveli is a royal mansion which was built by the two architect brothers, each of them were concentrating on the different sides. You will get to see several attractive places in Manak Chowk, here people do roaming for various purposes such as to visit lovely haveli and shopping. Among the attractions of Jaisalmer Manak Chowk is a major one. It is very well connected through means of transportation which helps you travel easily. To travel in Jaisalmer you can use local buses, taxi, jeep, and car. Among this hired taxi or jeep would be suitable for you. Manak Chowk is a very interesting and fulfilled by various flavors, which you should taste.