Mandawa

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Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi
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Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every turn; battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. Most importantly, the fact that no two rooms are alike in the palace here. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from the window of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which translates into 'the brave shall inherit the earth.

The compact and busy little market town of Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them. Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan.

What to See:

» Goenka Haveli » Goenka Double Haveli

» Murmuria Haveli » Jhunjhunwala Haveli

» Mandawa fort » Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli

Where to Stay:

» Hotel Heritage Mandawa » Sara Vilas

» Hotel Castle Mandawa » Desert Resort

Accessibility:
By Air - The nearest charter airport is Jhunjhunu, the largest city in the region and the district headquarters. Jaipur is the nearest airport for regular flights. Many domestic airlines operate out of Jaipur and connect it with other cities in the country.
By Rail - Jhunjhunu is the nearest convenient railhead and one can take trains for Sikar, Jaipur, and Delhi from Jhunjhunu.
by surface - Road networks crisscross the entire region of Shekhawati, and Mandawa is well connected with other places in the region by private as well as government buses.

Suggested Itineraries : Northern Royalty Premium Tours | Rajasthan Budget Tours