Mandawa is a city in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan state of India located on the Silk Road. It is a part of the Shekhawati region which is famous for its palaces, majestic havelis, forts, artists' canvas and art. Mandawa is located 190 km north of Jaipur. It has recently become famous for its art work and grand havelis. The colorful streets and grand havelis of the city provide a unique pleasure to the tourists or it is a never ending happiness. The havelis here were once owned by wealthy merchants.
Shekhawati traders do business of opium and spices, which previously used to own such grand havelis but are no longer the owners of their grand havelis. During the business he moved to big cities like Mumbai and Kolkata. Subsequently, their havelis were handed over to the caretaker family for maintenance. But after the independence of India in 1947, after the introduction of new property laws, the caretakers were given ownership of these havelis. Some havelis were sold to hotel merchants and café owners, which were later converted into hotels for tourists. However, some havelis still hold caretakers.
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| A Painting on Haveli Wall © DEZALB / Pixabay |
When you travel the path in this small town of Mandawa in Shekhawati region, you will be able to feel the scope of these forts, royal palaces, kings and their powerful armies. How it must have been at that time. All Havelia are adorned with beautifully painted frescoes on the walls and ceilings depicting Rajput rulers, traditions, mythological events. Most of the havelis are not right inside because of their maintenance, as they are closed or barred from entering by their owners.
The village of Seth Sahukar, Mandawa is 27 km from Jhunjhunu on the way to Jhunjhunu to Bikaner. There is always movement of foreign and foreign tourists here, due to which the profession of many people is directly or directly connected with tourism. Being connected to Jhunjhunu, Mukundgarh and Fatehpur, the city is now also connected to Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner. The mandwa has fort, sand dholes, transparent Shivling etc.
Some Villages in Jhunjhunu
Other villages in Jhunjhunu district of Shekhawati region are also included in tourism: Fatehpur, Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Sikar, Churu, Ramgarh and Alsisar.
Famous for Bollywood
And let us tell you one thing that Mandawa in films is popular for Aamir Khan's film PK.
History of Mandawa
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| A Fresco Painting on Haveli Wall © DEZALB / Pixabay |
The history of Mandawa is enriched by the rich and joyful majestic forts and grand havelis of this city, as the construction of the majestic kilo flourished the Shekhawati region. The city used to be an important outpost for trade for all the merchants on the Silk Route. There is also an interesting fact that a person named Mandu Jat is credited as the founder of this small village. He established a hamlet for the first time and dug a well here, which was completed in 1797. For the first time, the city was called "Mandu Ki Dhani" "Mandu Ka Bass" "Manduwas". Which later became "Manduwa" then "Mandava" and finally "Mandawa".
Mandawa Fort
In the mid-18th century, the city of Mandwa was made a outpost for trade by traders who used to travel to India from China and Middle East countries. To protect this trade post, the Rajput ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa, Thakur Nawal Singh, built the majestic fort in 1755. The main entrance of the fort is well-painted in the arched city adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. The palace rooms are also decorated with the paintings of Lord Krishna, exquisite carvings and amazing mirrors. The Durbar Hall of the palace is also well-off with many antiques and paintings. Looking at the amazing beauty and grandeur of the fort, the Rajput rulers were fascinated. The growing settlement around the fort attracted a large community of merchants in a short time and wealthy traders started building magnificent havelis around the area. With time, the city grew with the wheel and soon emerged as a beautiful city. This city attracts tourists with the magnificent beauty of you.
Places to visit in Mandawa Town : Mandawa Fort and Havelis
Your visit to Mandwa will be the most memorable journey as it is a quiet, colorful and historic city. If you want to fully experience the real Rajasthan and the royal and rural life of Rajasthan together.
Raghunath Temple - The temple of Lord Raghunath (Rama) located in the main market gives you a unique experience, all the walls and ceilings of the temple will be seen with a confluence of wonderful murals and architecture. It is said that the beauty of the temple looks spectacular at sunset.
Snehiram Haveli - Mandawa has many famous havelis, also one of them is Snehiram's Haveli. This haveli is also depicted in films, but the interesting place to see in the haveli is the exhibition of old objects in the underground room of the haveli. Please tell one more thing that you must pay attention to the bullock cart kept in the courtyard outside. No entry fee will be charged. The most impressive in the haveli for ancient lovers is that the haveli has a collection of ancient artifacts.
Jhunjhunwala Haveli - The main courtyard of Jhunjhunwala Haveli has an attractive gold plated leaf paint room which is famous only for its designs. But the mansion is not so beautiful. The entry fee to this mansion is 100 INR.
Radhika Haveli - Radhika Haveli has been converted into a hotel, the building is 180-250 years old. In this Haveli you are decorated with rural objects and furniture of Rajasthan as well as old fresco paintings inside the mansion. In the haveli, you will find the walls adorned with Rasleela pictures of Lord Krishna and other stories.
Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli - Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli Located close to the main market in the south of the city, this mansion is said to be one of the finest havelis in the entire Mandawa. It was built in the 18th century with the creativity of Rajput artisans. The interior of the mansion is decorated with exquisite carvings from Belgian glass mirrors through grand ramps. And there used to be some erotic scenes in it. Which was commonly accepted a hundred years ago.
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| A Haveli View in Mandawa, Shekhawati region © DEZALB / Pixabay |
Apart from this, there are many Havelis to see
Mandawa Fort, Murmuria Haveli, Mohanlal Saraf Haveli, Bansidhar Newatia Haveli, Monica rooftop Café, The Harlalka Well, Chokhani Double Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Sewaram Saraf Haveli, Ram Pratap Nemani Haveli, Aakharam ka Haveli
Mandawa Town featured in Bollywood
Bollywood has made beautiful use of this beautiful city in the most artistic way. Yes, Mandwa is one of the famous shooting spots featured in many Bollywood films. Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Love Aaj Tak, Jab We Met and parts of the recently released Mirzaya film have been shot in this beautiful and vibrant city.
Shopping in Mandawa
The market of Mandwa is small but busy for traditional handicrafts such as hand carved wooden marnets and antiques. There are many shops for many kinds of things here. Artistic beauty can also be seen in the area along with many interesting items available in the shops. Art lovers have a lot of time to see art, and we know lovers love to be busy in buying valuable artistic goods. You will definitely love to buy carved wood and more by following traditional handicraft items as well as traditional methods of clothing and artisan. And let us tell you one thing that before buying goods from these shops, it must be confirmed that it is not illegal, but the export of items which are more than 100 years old is illegal.
How to Reach
By Road - Buses for Churu District are easily available from Bikaner, Jaipur and Delhi. And the state transport buses from Churu to Mandawa connect the city to nearby cities, which can be easily reached.
By Rail - You can take a train from Jaipur or Delhi to Churu (Dundlod Mukundgarh) which is the nearest railway station located only 17 km away.
By Air - The nearest international airport is Jaipur International Airport which is about 178 km away.
Best Time to Visit
Month - October to March.
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