Duration: Full Day
Time of departure: 8:00 AM
Tour Detail:
You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel in Jaipur at 8 AM and drive to Shekhawati region. Shekhawati is situated at a distance of 180 km from Jaipur and it takes four hour by car from Jaipur to Shekhawati.
Introduction
Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India. Shekhawati is located in North Rajasthan comprising districts like Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu and Nagaur.
Shekhawati is famous for its rich heritage and beautiful architectures full of fresco paintings , hence also known as "open air art gallery". Now a days Shekhawati is the most favorite tourist destination for those visiting India to experience this heritage rich territory.
There are many towns to see in Shekhawati and roam around to witness the beauty of this painted land. Here we have listed the best places to visit in Shekhawati, the main points of attraction in the region are Alsisar, Mandawa, Dundlod, Fatehpur, Ramgarh, Bissau, Mahansar, Khandela, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Khetri, Nawalgarh, Mukundgarh, Bagar, Chirawa. But the most important Indian traditional villages are Nawalgarh, Mukundgarh, Mandawa, and Alsisar.
Best Palace To Visit in Shekhawati
Mandawa:
Mandawa is a small town in the heart of Shekhawati region. The place is known not only for its havelis but also for its Fort Palace. The structure of the palace reminds of the cultural and social importance of this region in the past. Of the havelis, the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia, Bansidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli.
Another haveli, the Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for its curious paintings. There is a painting of a boy holding a telephone and a European woman in a car driven by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is famous for its erotic images, now mostly defaced.
Nawalgarh:
Nawalgarh is famous for its fort that was built in AD 1737 by Thakur Nawal Singh. The Bala Quila has a kiosk with beautiful ceiling paintings while the Roop Niwas Palace has now been converted into a hotel. Like Mandawa, Nawalgarh too has a number of important havelis including Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli, Bhagton Ki Haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan.
Other Excursion From Shekhawati
Dundlod
Situated around 30 south-east of Mandawa, Dundlod has many havelis such as Jathia Haveli, and Tugan Ram Goenka Haveli. However, Dundlod is better known for its fort and palace. Another famous attraction here is the Satyanarayan Temple.
Fatehpur
Established in 1451 as the capital of the Muslim Nawabs, Fatehpur was taken over by the Rajputs of the Shekhawati region in the 18th century. The main attractions here are the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, the Gauri Shankar Haveli, the Nand Lal Devra Haveli, the Harikrishnan Das Saraogi Haveli, and a 17th-century baoli or step-well.
Jhunjhunu
The district headquarters of the same name is also the largest city in the Shekhawati region. Founded by the Kaimkhani Nawabs in the 15th century, the place was taken under control by Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730. The main attractions of the city include the Khetri Mahal, the Bihariji Temple, the Modi Haveli, and the Kaniram Narsingh Das Tibrewala Haveli.
Lakshmangarh
Lakshmangarh was founded in the early 19th century on the model of Jaipur. There are fine havelis including the grand Ganeriwala with its four courtyards.
Ramgarh
Ramgarh was settled by the Poddars in the late 18th century. Apart from the havelis, there are beautiful chhatris (cenotaphs) with painted entrances and the temples of Shani and Ganga.
Mukundgarh:
This town is a renowned craft center. In addition, you'll find one of the biggest havelis in the region there, as well as a fort.