Mandawa

A stronghold of the rich merchant families of the bygone era who lived in lavish havelis (traditional ornately decorated residences), Mandawa is now a perfect place in Rajasthan for havelis exploration. A quintessential little town in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, its ornate fort and traditional havelis converted to heritage properties are an allure for the travelers. Go for a traditional stay in one of the heritage havelis and enjoy the rich culture of Rajasthan.

Major Attractions of Mandawa

Mandawa Fort
Built by Thankur Nawal Singh in 1755, the fort is renowned for its ornate gateway, frescoes and paintings. The terrace of the fort offers spectacular views of the town. The Fort has now been converted to a heritage hotel.

Havelis of Mandawa

Goenka Double Haveli
This two winged Haveli’s veneer is adorned with paintings of horses & elephants, Rajasthani women and European men.

?Murmuria Haveli
Dating back to the 1930’s Murmuria Haveli is embellished with paintings of Nehru, trains, gondolas & canals of Venice; creating a perfect picture of east meets west.

Binsidhar Newatia Haveli
This 1920s Haveli has a fascinating set of paintings on its facade including European woman in a chauffeur-driven car, the Wright brothers in flight watched by women in saris, and a bird-man flying in a winged device.

Chokhani Double Haveli
The twin winged Haveli, dating from 1910, also houses a collection of captivating paintings ranging from mournful British soldiers to floral & peacock motifs and legends of Lord Krishna.

The other Havelis of Mandwa include Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Hanuman Parsad Goenka Haveli and Aakharam Haveli.

Goenka Chattri
Dating back to the 18th century, Goenka Chhattri is regarded as an open air art gallery. The former home to the Goenka’s of Mandawa, the mansion with its exquisite frescos & paintings still preserves the opulence and grandeur of the yesteryears.

Food in Mandawa
The traditional Rajasthani fare including the mouthwatering Rabdi, Ghevar, Moong ka halwa and Dal Baati Churma is the specialty of Mandawa.

Shopping in Mandawa
The rich paintings of Mandawa crafted on paper, cloth, decorative chests, cradles, chairs tables, and metal artifacts are the forte of craftsmen in Mandawa.

Fairs & Festivals of Mandawa

• Camel Festival
• Gangaur Festival

Best Time to Visit
Mandawa is best visited in winters from October to March.

How to Reach
By Air- Jaipur Airport, around 180kms from Mandawa, caters to both international and domestic traffic.
By Rail- Dundlodh Mukundgarh is the closest railway station around 16kms from Mandawa and is connected to the major cities in the region.
By Road- A network of roads and highways connect Mandawa to the most major cities in India.

Our Tour Packages to Mandawa are designed to offer you the best of this Haveli destination in Rajasthan. Visit this quaint town to enjoy the gracious haveli hospitality.