Nachana Haveli Jaisalmer

The present Nachana Family are the descendants of Maharawal Jaisal(founder of jaisalmer)and their lineage dates back to lord krishna .The folklore suggests that there was a curse on the royal family living inside the fort, and no Maharaja who lived inside the fort of Jaisalmer had more than one son. Young age deaths were not uncommon due to epidemics and deseases…So in the early 18th century the royal family decided to build Palaces outside the fort. And so the Palace and Nachana Haveli were built.
Maharaj Kesari Singh ji thought of building a very planned and beautiful Palace. So various Artisans were invited to present the Maharaj with their subsequent ideas. Finally the model which was approved was a three story Palace. This model is itself a masterpiece and is kept in the lobby for display, as its intricately carved on a single sandstone. This Haveli was supposed to be three stories, but the Maharaj died when the work was still going on and his next kin in lineMaharaj Sultan Singh ji was a minor and so the Haveli is still incomplete.

The present owner Maharaj Kishan Singh ji is the Grand son of Maharaj Sultan Singh ji and his children Princess Divya and Prince Vikram converted a part of their Haveli into a Heritage hotel in 1996. Later the youngest Prince Kesari also joined in. Today Prince Vikrams children are the sixth generation of Nachana family residing in this Haveli. This Haveli has witnessed enormous transformation since it was built when pigeons and Harkaras were used to send messages across, to the present time when internet access is available in every room.
The architecture of the Haveli is a great mix of Rajput and Mughal styles. All the rooms have a vaulted ceiling and this dome like structure was inspired by the Mughal architecture. TheBaradari has biggest stone carved pillars in Jaisalmer and reminds one of the Rajput glory. And the basement which was built to be the stable for the Maharaj’s Horses is an architectural marvel.Its one of the biggest basement stables in Rajasthan. The courtyards provide ample sunlight andits a wonderful place to relax and read a book while sipping tea. The Haveli is also known to have the strongest foundation in Jaisalmer.it exudes of romance and beauty .

Nachana Haveli is situated in the heart of the old city, which is the best location of Jaisalmer sharing the walls with the royal palace(Mandir palace). As it's in the heart of the city, all the major attractions of the city are within walking distance. The famous Golden Fort is just 10 Minutes walk from the Haveli.Outside the Haveli is the main old market of Jaisalmer,so always a lot of hustle and bustle, but as soon as one enters the Haveli gate, it’s a completely different world and the atmosphere of calm and quiet descends. AtNachana Haveli, the magnificent setting combines with royal service to make your holiday a journey into the romance and grandeur of another century.
It is one of the architectural marvels of its time and it still remains unmatched,with its arched high ceilings and domes just as well as the typical haveli architecture with many courtyards has opened its gates to the travellers from all over the world once again as it used to host nobles from india and abroad centuries ago as well.The uniqueness of this haveli lies in the hospitality which the guests who stay here experience because of the erstwhile royal family still residing in the premises and they make sure that each guest who stays at their place is treated like a guest of the family and definitely not like a client.

If you want to experience opulence with luxury, heritage and calm, then this is the place you are looking for. Step out of your rooms and you will find expansive ornamental courtyards with beautiful gardens Retire into the rooms which were once the sanctuaries of Kings, princes and their guests.Nachana Haveli exudes an unmistakable sense of history which transcends time.
Request the Kesar Mahal Suite and you will be staying in the room which was used by the then Kings father and which overlooks the main chowk of the city. Request any room in the zenana section and you will be staying in the rooms of the erstwhile Rani’s and princesses adorned withexquisite furnishings and silk drapes. Enjoy a romantic evening dining under the night sky overlooking the fort and the adjoining city palace. The secret recipes of the family have been passed down to generations and the chefs at the Saffron Restaurant have mastered those. So enjoy some delicacies of the royal kitchen in this superb multi cuisine restaurant which is partly covered and partly open air, giving the guests a wonderful view of the golden fort from the rooftop.

All the rooms are decorated keeping in mind the character and heritage of the Haveli with antique furniture, silk furnishings and exclusive art from the family’s personal collection. All the rooms have modern electronic equipments like 32" LED T.V’s, Intercom etc. and the suite also have a mini bar and tea kettle,Bathrooms are fitted with all the modern amenities. Nachana Haveli is one of the only Palaces in Jaisalmer which is still in its original form. Its also the only Boutique heritage hotel which is often described by guests as extremely charming.
If you want to experience opulence with luxury, heritage and calm, then this is the place you are looking for. Step out of your rooms and you will find expansive ornamental courtyards with beautiful gardens Retire into the rooms which were once the sanctuaries of Kings, princes and their guests.Nachana Haveli exudes an unmistakable sense of history which transcends time.