Mandawa Tripadvisor

Mandawa Tripadvisor Among the trio of Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Mandawa in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Mandawa is a prominent town. This area, collectively, is called the Open Art Gallery. The town of Mandawa is popular around the world, apart from its fort, for its frescoes that can be found in mansions, temples and just about everywhere else.

Mandawa Tourism has been around since the 188th century. It started out as the Shekhawat Rajputs' Thikana (estate) and gradually developed into a significant city in size and stature. Initiated by Thakur Nawal Singh, son of Shardul Singh, the fort at Mandawa. Frescoes, paintings that have Lord Krishna as a theme, intricate carvings and impressive mirror work decorate the castle. Valuable paintings and antiques also decorate the Durbar Hall.

An significant part of the trade route to China and the Middle East was Mandawa. There were many rich merchants staying here as a result. Fancy mansions, called havelis, were designed by these merchants and adorned with paintings on their walls and ceilings. These Havelis are now a part of Rajasthan's cultural heritage. There are hot summers here and cold winters, as in the rest of Rajasthan, so the best time to visit is between October and March. The closest airport is Jaipur, situated 167 km away. Jaipur is also the nearest railroad, while Mandawa and the rest of the country are linked by good quality metal roads. Besides the Fort, which is now a Heritage Hotel, there are several budget hotels.

In and around Mandawa, there are many excursions as well. These include Nawalgarh, renowned for its fortress, Parsurampura with the Shekhawati region's best-preserved and oldest paintings, Mukundgarh and Dundlod for their forts and Havelis, and Fatehpur for their havelis.