Jhunjhunu

Quick Facts
Area: 5,928 square km.
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi
Best Time To Visit: October To March

Jhunjhunu, the ancient capital of Shekhawati lies in the quiet and unhurried desert region of north Rajasthan. The town of Jhunjhunu was founded by Kaimkhani Nawabs in the middle of the 15th century, and remained under their control until it was taken by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730 AD, which lasted till the Indian independence. It was in Jhunjhunu that the British based their Shekhawati brigade, a troop raised locally in the 1830s to try to halt the activities of the dacoits (bandits).

They were largely local petty rulers who had decided it was easier to become wealthy by pinching other peoples¿ money than by earning their own. Jhunjhunu is one of the largest towns of Shekhawati and is the current district headquarters. It has some of the region's most beautiful buildings and should not be missed.

What to See:

» Bihari Ji Temple » Shri Ranisatiji Mandir

» The Khetri Mahal » Modi Havelis

» Tiberwala Havelis » Rani Sati Temple

Where to Stay:

» Hotel Shiv Shekhawati

» The Jamuna Resort

» Mukandgarh Fort

Shopping:
Shopping can be done at Nehru Market, Cloth Market and Phootla Bazar.

Accessibility:
By Air - Jaipur (180 km from Jhunjhunu) is the nearest airport.
By Rail - Regular train services link Jhunjhunu with all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
by surface - There is a well-connected network of buses that ply to and fro from Jhunjhunu connecting it to major towns and cities in north India.