Tazia Tower Travel Map

Tazia Tower of Jaisalmer is a five-storey building situated near the Badal Palace complex. This tower was the former home of the royal family of Jaisalmer. The intricate designs, minarets and architectural fusion of this tower make it one of the most attractive buildings in Jaisalmer.Each floor of this tower has a separate balcony with varied designs. The complete structure which is based on the shape of Tazia was built by Muslim craftsmen for the Hindu rulers in 1886.Tazia is said to be the replica of the mausoleum of several Imams. The Muslim artisans gifted this masterpiece to the imperial king Maharawal Berisal Singh. Tazia Tower was made using wood and thermocol, and is adorned by several carvings and colourful papers.Auto rickshaws and rickshaws are available from the fort to visit this beautiful fusion of Islamic and Rajput building.