It was in 1156 that Maharawal Jaisalsinghji




It was in 1156 that Maharawal Jaisalsinghji, abandoned his old capital at Lodurva to establish a new citadel on the Trikuta Hill. In doing so he fulfilled an ancient prophecy : Lord Krishna, head of the Yadav clan of which the Bhatis are a sub-clan, had foretold that some day one of his descendants would build his kingdom atop the hill. Jaisalmer does full justice to prophecy realised. Few cities can match its golden splendour.The awesome beauty of massive yellow sand stone walls rise out of the desert, encapsulating in their forbidding grandeur, that valour and chivalry the transports Rajput history to realm of legend. Within this ancient city, Maharawal Shalivahansinghji, 39th ruler of Jaisalmer initiated the building of new palace in 1899. The resplendent elegance of Jawahar Niwas took final shape under this successor, Maharawal Jawaharsinghji. The graceful, dusty gold sandstone palace typifies Rajput architecture, while the wealth of intricately carved jharokhas and chatries are tribute to the craftsmen of the region.As the royal guest house, the palace has hosted royalty and British viceroys. The first prime minister of India, as well as the first president have both stayed here. Today, under Maharawal Brijrajsinghji, 43rd head of the royal house of Jaisalmer, Jawahar Niwas opens its doors as an exclusive heritage hotel.
Still lives on Renovated with style and distinction, the palace offers every modern comfort and amenity. that is not to say that the past has been swept away. It makes its presence felt with quiet dignity, not only in the regal magnificence that surrounds you, but in graceful little details that creep up on you, reminiscing upon days of glory past. in the intrinsic grace Experience the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era; the romance, glamour and mystique of regal India, enjoy the warmth, the hospitality and the natural charm that is as much a part of people as their history and traditions.