Mandawa, a rustic town located in the Sekhawati region of Rajasthan is
popularly known as the '
Open-air gallery' of Rajasthan.
A local Rajput warrior named Thakur Nawal Singh established this town in the
year 1755. Formerly a prosperous trading town, Mandawa is now famous for its
beautiful havelis and mansions with their elaborately painted walls and
frescoes. Today Mandawa has a flourishing handicrafts and furniture industry
whose products have gained worldwide appreciation. The best time to travel
to Mandawa is during the winters (October to March).
Tourist Attractions in Mandawa
Some of the most famous tourist attractions you can visit when you travel
to Mandawa are listed below.
» The Fort of Mandawa
This grand fort is located in the heart of the town of Mandawa. A number of
beautiful paintings adorn the rooms of this fort, which has now been
converted into a heritage hotel. The walls are richly decorated with
intricate carvings and mirror work, which are a treat to the eyes of any
visitor. In fact, the Mandawa Fort is one of the most interesting places you
can visit when you travel to Mandawa.
» Havelis
A number of ancient Havelis that dot the entire landscape of Mandawa form
the main attraction of this small town. Some of the prominent Havelis in the
town are the
Bhagchandika Haveli, the
Lakshminarayan
Ladia Haveli,
Chowkhani Haveli and the
Mohanlal Haveli. These havelis are famous for their wall
paintings, frescoes and beautiful carvings.
How to reach Mandawa
» Road: Mandawa is well connected by road with the
other cities of Rajathan like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
» Rail: Jhunjhunu is the nearest railhead to
Mandawa.
» Air: Jaipur, the nearest airport from to Mandawa
is 190 km away. Besides, there is a charter airport in Jhunjhunu, which is
the nearest major town.
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