Introduction
The city of Mandawa founded in 18th century, lies amidst Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, which is about 190 kms away from Jaipur. Once a naive town, the city was inhabited by the rich and wealthy merchants of Mandawa. The dominant merchants converted this town to massive havelis and forts for their personal use. Adorned with beautiful wall paintings, these havelis actually depict the art and culture of the bygone era. Apart from grandiose havelis, this city also boasts of a majestic fort which has been converted into a heritage hotel. You will have jovial time here, if you have a penchant for art, as you will be thrilled to see the architectural brilliance and artistic genius.


Quick Facts
Location : Northern Rajasthan
Trip Highlights : Exquisite havelis and forts
Ideal time to visit : October - March
Languages : Hindi, English & Rajasthani
STD Code : 01592
Climate : Summer (Max - 40ºC) & Winter (Max- 25ºC)

Mandawa Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest charter airport is Jhunjhun, which is 190 km away from Mandawa. Jaipur is the nearest airport is which is 168 km away from Mandawa. You can reach Jaipur from cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur.
Railway Station :	Jhunjhun is the nearest railhead from Mandawa. The city is linked to major cities like Delhi, Bikaner and Mumbai.
Bus Station :	Road networks criss-cross the entire region of Shekhawati. The station is linked to many cities like Delhi, Bikaner and Jaipur.

Tourist Attractions in Mandawa
Nawalgarh
Situated 37 kms away from mandawa, this city is extremely for its grand fort which was built in 1737. It houses many beautiful havelis like Anandi Lal Poddar, Aath Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli, Bhagton ki Haveli and Khedwal Bhawan.

Parsurampura
It is located around 43 km south east of Mandawa. It boasts of having the most preserved and oldest paintings in Shekhavati region.


Hotel Castle Mandawa
The castle is a perfect blend of old, royal and modern architecture. Thakur Nawal Singh, the rajput ruler of Mandawa, built the castle in 1755. The castle is beautifully decorated with Lord Krishna paintings, exquisite carvings and mind boggling mirror work.

Jhunjhunu
This is the largest town and the district headquarters of Mandawa. The major attractions in this city includes Khetri Mahal, Bihariji Temple, Modi Haveli and Kaniram Narsinghdas Tiberwala Haveli.

Shopping Centres in Mandawa
It is a perfect place for those who are great lovers of art as you will get to buy beautiful paintings, metal utensils, bangles, tie and die fabric and decorated chests. The various markets of Mandawa are given below-

Famous Hotels in Mandawa


There are many options of accommodation in Mandawa. There are a number of heritage hotels catering to the needs of people who come to explore the splendorous city Mardawa. Enjoy the magic of these hotels and resorts with a blend of old traditions and modern techniques.

Getaways
Holidaying in Mandawa, can give you a golden chance of visiting the metro cities of India. Enjoy the traditionality of Jaipur and the fast life of Delhi, while you touring Mandawa.

Jaipur - 130 km
Bikaner - 190 km
Nagaur - 190 km
Delhi - 240 km