Mandawa is a small town located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan which is in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India known for its fort and Havelis. Mandawa travel offers one to explore the heritage and culture of a bygone area. It is located at a distance of 190 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Various other cities and towns of Rajasthan are well-linked to this fort town through a network of roadways.

History of Mandawa

Bhojraj Ji Kasubsub who belongs to a clan of Shekhawati Rajput formed Mandawa as a Thakur state in the 18th century. It is believed that Mandu Jat was the founder of the Mandawa village. The market of Mandawa has historical significance as traders from China and Middle East visited this town for trading purposes and settled here. Thakur Nawal Singh constructed a fort in 1755 to shelter this settlement of outside traders. Later a township developed here and many of the rich merchants created a traders colony here.

Tourist Attraction

The main tourist attractions of Mandawa are its fort and Havelis. So visit this town of Shekhawati region to discover the varied architecture of the forts and Havelis. One will discover varieties in each of the forts and Havelis, and that the walls are decorated artistically. Mandawa fort needs to be explored. It was built in 18th century based on a medieval theme. The gateway has decorations of Lord Krishna and his cows (pastoral life of Lord Krishna). The renowned Havelis are Chokhani, Ladia havelis and the street with Saraf havelis. The Bindsidhar Newatia Haveli has some splendid paintings and erotic images are seen on the walls of Gulab Ladia Haveli.

Mandawa tour packages offers itineraries to this town of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. One can stay at the heritage hotels and resorts to explore the culture, tradition and the splendor of the bygone area. Some budget hotels are also available in this town.

Access:

Air: Jaipur is the main airport which has domestic lines to other metros of India

Railway: Jhunjhunu is the nearest railway to reach Mandawa. From Delhi and Jaipur there are railways connected to Jhunjhunu.

Road: Mandawa is linked to main cities of Shekhawati region and other places of Rajasthan.