Explore Shekhawati (Mandawa) From Jaipur

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Stop At: Mandawa Haveli, Sansarchandra Rd, Jalupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India

Fort Mandawa (3 hours)

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the town of Mandawa. The drive to Mandawa takes around four hours and takes you past small hamlets scattered over the desert landscape.

The 18th century town of Mandawa is famous for its lavishly decorated havelis (old mansions) and fort. The Fort of Mandawa with its painted arched gateway dominates the town. The walls of the Fort are decorated with beautiful frescoes and exquisite mirror work. A number of antiques and paintings can be seen in the Fort.

Walk through the town at your own pace and take in the beautiful frescoes on the facades of the old havelis. The frescoes show a variety of themes ranging from religious to wedding processions and war scenes. The colorful backdrop of these frescoes provides for a great photo opportunity.

Stepwell of Khandela (1 hour)

Khandela is another town in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The town dates back to two thousand years when it was an estate of the Chauhan Rajputs. Visit an ancient stepwell and learn about the history and culture of the town from your guide. The stepwells of Rajasthan were built to conserve water in the olden times and offer shelter to travellers passing by the area. Also take a look at the Castle at Khandela. It has been renovated and converted into a heritage hotel.


Duration: 4 hours