MANDAWA
Mandawa is a captivating town located in Jhunjhuna district of Rajasthan. Situated some 190 Km from Jaipur in the north, a tour to Mandawa takes tourists to a lot of forts and palaces. Mandawa features among one of the important town and a tourist centre in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. This small yet busy market town catches the attention of tourists for its many colourful havelis with certain unique features, which makes each haveli stand out from each other.
Attractions
A tour to Mandawa takes tourists ion the mix of some of the most fascinating havelis in India. Some of them are the Chowkhani Haveli, Mohanlal Saraf Haveli, Bhagchandika Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli. Other havelis and places to visit in Mandawa are the Newtia Haveli, Harlalka Well, Thakurji Temple, Murmuria Haveli, Chowkhani Double Haveli, Raj Well, Akhramka Haveli, Sonthalia Gate, Goenka Double Haveli, Tanu Manu Saraf Haveli, Harlalka Chattri, Goenka Chattri and the Saraf Haveli. The Chowkhani Haveli and Saraf Haveli are among the best surviving havelis of the region.
A tour to Mandawa takes tourists to other interesting places like Nawalgarh, Parasurampura, Mukundgarh, Dundlod, Fatehpur and Jhunjunu
Fact File
Area: 5198 sq. km
Population: 20,717 (2001)
Altitude: 1037 ft.
Languages: Hindi, English, Rajasthani
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Location The city Mandawa is located between 28º.06’ in the north and longitude 28º.06’ in the east.
Climate
Mandawa is a semi desert region with the temperatures ranging from 40º C in the day time to 27º C at night in the summer season. In winters, the temperature ranges from 35º C degrees during the day to 4º C at night.
Places of Attractions
Binsidhar Newtia Haveli
This Haveli certainly ranks among the most charming tourist’s attractions of Rajasthan. For gorgeous designs, acute craftsmanship and latticed windows, this haveli completely depicts Rajasthani art.
The Mandawa Fort
The Mandawa Fort is a splendid fort in Rajasthan. This striking fort lends an opportunity to completely view the city.
Thakurji Temple
This is a charming temple in Mandawa which has a collection of paintings, frescoes and murals. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is a favourite place of visit of the Hindu deities in Mandawa.
How to reach Mandawa
By Air
The nearest airport is Jaipur, which is 168 Km from Mandawa.
By Rail
Jhunjhunu is the nearest railway station to Mandawa. It connects the city to the other cities like Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner.
By Road
The national highway connects the city with other cities in Rajasthan.
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