Mandawa town is located 23 kms. East of Fathepur. Mandawa is a small town and is famous for the 18th century fort, which has now been converted into a luxury heritage hotel - "Mukundgarh Fort Heritage Hotel". Legends of Lord Krishna are rather artistically depicted on the parapets.
Other interesting places to visit in Mandawa are the ethnic Haveli of Jhun Jhunwala, the Kanoria Haveli and of course the Ganeriwala Haveli all of which are impressive and reflect the rich art and craftsmanship of Rajasthan.
The main bazaar at Mandawa is choc-a-bloc with shops and ideal for souvenir hunting. Mandawa's brass works and textile articles are very famous.
There is also a fort in the center of the town. Thakur Nawal Singh built this fort and in the western side of the fort is the Goenka Havi. Adjacent to Goenka Havi is the exquisitely designed Nandalal Murmuriya Haveli which is renowned for its sculptures.
The Thakurji Dedraj Tarmal, Ladiya Haveli, Neowatia, Laduram, Chokhani are all renowned for their colorul frescoes. There is also the Harlalka Baoli, the cemetry and Shiv Mandir which is conspicuous with its crystal linga.
From hordes of havelis that dot the Mandawa landscape, the most gorgeous haveli is the Gulab Bai Wadia Haveli which was built way back in 1870 in the Shekhawati style of architecture.
Mandawa is well connected by a network of roadways. There are two bus terminals in Mandawa and routine bus services are available that link Mandawa with Jaipur, Bikaner, Jhun Jhunu and Nawalgarh.
The Mandawa Castle Hotel is a destination in itself and apart from providing top rate Rajasthani hospitaility the guests will be enchanted by the beauty of the castle whose parapets are adorned with colorful frescoes.
One of the important towns and tourist places in the Shekhawati region is Mandawa in Rajasthan. Famous for its beautifully designed forts and Havelis Mandawa reinstates the typical Rajasthani charm and vintage flavor. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Tour to Mandawa Rajasthan and other tourist attractions of India.
Colorful Havelis and beautiful forts make Mandawa one of the famous tourist places in Rajasthan. One of the busy market towns Mandawa was enclosed in the 18th century A.D. by the influential merchant families who dwelt in that area. Each Haveli in Mandawa bears testimony to the Rajput heritage of Rajasthan. On your tour to Mandawa you can get a glimpse of these Havelis that will remind you of the grandeur of the yesteryears.
On your tour to Mandawa you can explore the different tourist attractions in Mandawa. Built in the year 1797, Mandawa Fort is one of the most important forts in Mandawa. The descendants of Nawal Singh the Shekhawati ruler built the Mandawa Fort. From beautiful murals and paintings, arched gateways and domed structures, the fort of Mandawa recalls the splendor of yesteryears. A part of the Mandawa Fort has been refurbished into one of the heritage hotels in Rajasthan. The fort is not only famous for the exquisite craftsmanship of the Rajput artisans but also for its beautiful European paintings. The paintings reflect European influence which recalls the colonial ambience of the bygone eras.
Your tour to Mandawa will reveal that the city is simply an open air art gallery. Intricately crafted mansions, beautifully decorated archways and excellent paintings make Mandawa in Rajasthan in India one of the most artistically enriched cities in India.
Besides this on your tour to Mandawa you can explore tourist places like the Chowkhani Haveli, Bhagchandika Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli and the Newtia Haveli. The other major tourist places are Harlalka Well, Thakurji Temple, Raj Well, Tanu Manu Saraf Haveli, Harlalka Chattri, Murmuria Haveli, Chowkhani Double Haveli, Akhramka Haveli, Sonthalia Gate, Goenka Double Haveli, Goenka Chattri and the Saraf Haveli. If you are looking for the best kept and furnished Havelis then the Chowkhani Haveli and Saraf Haveli are one of the best.
But a tours to Mandawa in Rajasthan is not only about exploring the tourist places in the city. You can plan little excursions and visit the beautiful tourist attraction close to the city of Mandawa. Nawalgarh, Parsampura and Mukandgarh are famous for the Havelis, temples and paintings which attract tourists from all over.
Mandawa is quite accessible from the major states in the country. The closest airport to Mandawa is Jaipur which is just 167 km from Mandawa. The nearest railway station to Mandawa is Jaipur. You can take a drive from Jaipur to reach Mandawa. Mandawa is also easily accessible by road. |
