INTRODUCTION

In the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan lies the beautiful small town Mandawa, known throughout the state for its forts and havelis. The structures of this place reminds one of the cultural and social hotspot this place used to be in the bygone era.

LOCATION

Mandawa is situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan around 190 km off Jaipur, the capital of the state. The town lies between latitude 28.06° in the north and longitude 75.20° in the east. The fort town of Mandawa is well connected with the other places in region through a good network of roads.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Like most of the other places in north India, Mandawa too has an extreme climate. The summers can be very hot with the mercury touching 40.5°C, whereas winters can be chilly and the temperature can fall below 10°C. The best season to visit this place is winter i.e. October to March. The annual rainfall is between 45 to 60 cm. Recommended clothing is light tropical for summer and light woolen for winter.

HISTORY

The compact and busy little market town of Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them. Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Tour to Mandawa Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every turn; battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. Most importantly, the fact that no two rooms are alike in the palace here. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from the window of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which translates into 'the brave shall inherit the earth'.

Founded in the 18th century, the medieval fort of Mandawa dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia havelis and the street with Saraf havelis are some of the splendid examples of this region's havelis.

The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli has some curious paintings on its outer eastern wall-a boy using a telephone, and a European woman in a car driven by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli has some defaced erotic images.

PLACES AROUND MANDAWA

Nawalgarh is situated around 37 km south of Mandawa and is famous for its fort, built in 1737. Other attractions here include havelis of Anandi Lal Poddar, Aath Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli, Bhagton Ki Haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan.

Parsurampura is located some 43 km south east of Mandawa and has the distinction of having the best-preserved and oldest paintings in the Shekhawati region.

Mukundgarh is around 25 km southeast of Mandawa and is a tiny village famous for its fort and havelis.

Dundlod is situated around 30 southeast of Mandawa and is famous for its fort and havelis. The attractions in this place include the Jagathia Haveli, Satyanarayan Temple, and Tuganram Goenka Haveli apart from the Dundlod fort and palace.

Fatehpur was established in 1451 as a capital for Muslim nawabs but was taken by the Shekhawat Rajputs in the 18th century. Some of the attractions include the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gauri Shankar Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli, and Harikrishnan Das Sarogi Haveli apart from a 17th century baoli.

Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters and the largest town in the Shekhawati region. The town was founded by the Kaimkhani nawabs in the mid-15th century, and stayed under their control until it was taken by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730. The major attractions in the city include the Khetri Mahal, Bihariji Temple, Modi Haveli, and Kaniram Narsinghdas Tiberwala Haveli.

Golden Triangle with Mandawa

Duration :8 Days / 7 Nights
Destination : Delhi » Mandawa » Jaipur » Agra » Delhi

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi

On your arrival at Delhi Airport our representative will welcome you with a scrupulously constructed itinerary for an illustrious Golden Triangle tour. Our representative then will escort you to a hotel booked previously by our tour operator for the night stay in the city. This Golden Triangle with Mandawa tour will bring an opportunity to view some of the most splendid cities of India which will make your vacations in the country, most pleasant memory.

Day 02: At Delhi

At Delhi this day will begin with a delectable meal in the hotel and will be followed by a tour to the famous sightseeing attractions of the city. This city tour will first begin with a trip to the historical red sandstone edifice of Red Fort thereafter visit the nearby Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in the country.

Later guests will visit the exquisite Humayun Tomb followed by a visit to India Gate, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple. A drive past elegant government buildings in the evening will conclude the city tour and then return to the hotel for night stay in the city.

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa

On this day guests will relish a delectable meal in the morning and then will depart for Mandawa as previously planned under this Rajasthan tour. At Mandawa our representative will welcome you in typical Rajasthani tradition and then you will be escorted to a hotel booked previously for night stay. Thereafter you will proceed for an illustrious Mandawa tour in the region.

The city is well known for its elaborate Havellis or mansions which are decked with typical Rajasthani art thus guests will visit these havellis including Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli and Mandawa Hotel.

Day04:Mandawa - Jaipur

In the morning relish a delectable meal and then depart for the next destination of Jaipur the Pink City of Rajasthan. At Jaipur guests will be served an overwhelming welcome by our representative who will accompany them to their hotel booked for night stay. At Jaipur rest of the day will be free for a sightseeing tour of the city. Guests will first visit the stunning City Palace and then will drive to a stone observatory of Jantar Mantar which will be followed by a trip to Hawa Mahal. Return to the hotel in the evening for night stay.

Day 05: At Jaipur

On this day guests will be served a sumptuous meal in the morning which will be followed by a continuing trip to Jaipur as planned under this North India tour. In the morning guests will drive to Amber Fort which is 11 kilometers for Jaipur and is located on a hilltop. Visit the palace while enjoying an elephant ride in the majestic palace complex. In the afternoon visit the colorful markets of Jaipur which are famous for exquisite handicraft items. Conclude the city tour with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple and then return to the hotel for night stay.

Day 06: Jaipur - Agra

On this day guests will proceed towards Agra post breakfast. Our representative will escort you to Agra this journey will provide an opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri which is a picturesque palace built by Akbar. Then resume your journey to Agra where you will be accommodated in a hotel for night stay. At Agra guests will spend the rest of the day at leisure in their hotel.

Day07: At Agra

At Agra the day will begin with a delectable meal in the morning which then will be followed by a tour of this city. Begin your city tour with a visit to Agra Fort which is one of the greatest Mughal architectural forms. Thereafter visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taj Mahal which is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. The tour to this emblem of love Taj Mahal will be the most pleasant experience of your Golden Triangle with Mandwa Tour. Return to the hotel in the evening for night stay.

Day 08: Agra - Delhi - Departure

On the final day of Golden Triangle with Mandawa Tour guests will be served a delectable meal in the morning and then they will be transferred back to Delhi. At Delhi guests will be escorted to the Airport where our representative will make all the pre arrangements for their comfortable and convenient flight back home.

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