Mandawa, located in the heart of the Shekhavati region, is a small beautiful town in the state of Rajasthan. Mandawa gives the impression of a bygone era as you can find several magnificent havelis and stunning castles all throughout the place. Shekhavati region was better known for the merchants and their products which they usually traded. They decided to settle here in the 18th century and started constructing beautiful buildings and havelis for their dwelling places.

Each haveli at Mandawa is unique in the sense that none of the rooms of the havelis have any similarities. The intricate craftsmanship and the stunningly beautiful arches found here can hardly be equaled with any other place in Rajasthan. Antique murals and beautiful paintings are featured on these havelis. Earlier these designs were ornate with precious gems.

The medieval Fort of Mandawa is also among the tourist attractions in Mandawa. The Fort, founded way back in the 18th century, makes its presence felt with its beautiful painted arched getaways and splendid carvings. Saraf haveli, Ladia havelis and Chokhani havelis are some of the famous havelis of Mandawa.

If you want to see some paintings, which are out of ordinary, then Binsidhar Newatia Haveli is the place for you. You will come across some curios paintings on the outer eastern wall of this haveli. There are images of a European woman in car, which is being driven by a chauffeur and of a boy using a telephone. Some defaced erotic images are also visible on the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli.During your Mandawa tours you can go for excursions to places like the Mukundgarh fort, the Nawalgarh fort and Dundlod.

Manadawa is accessible by air, rail and road. Since it has emerged as a major tourist destination, hence finding accommodation in Mandawa is also convenient. If you want to experience the true spirit of Mandawa, you can try out one of the heritage hotels available here. Travelers who are on shoe string budgets, they can easily opt for the budget class hotels available at Mandawa.

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