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It encompasses the administrative districts
of Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Inhabitants of Shekhawati are
brave, sacrificing and hard working people. The region
provides highest number of persons to the Indian Army.
The Shekhawati region has produced large number of Marwaris
who are controlling the economy of India. The region is
popularly known as Scotland of India.
Mandawa castle, which was once said to be an important halt in
the silk route but now it has paintings on folk and social
themes with the European themes finding a clear cut reflection
in the various murals and frescoes in the castle, located in
Rajasthan, North India.
Mandawa is world famous for its heritage Havelies and
colourful fresco art. Thousands of tourists came here to see
the open art gallery of Rajasthan & lovely Havelies. The proud
of Shekhawati is the Madawa Castle, which was once said to be
an important halt in the silk route but now it has paintings
on folk and social themes with the European themes finding a
clear cut reflection in the various murals and frescoes.
MandawaNow Castle Mandawa is converted in a beautiful heritage
hotel, so you that can experience the old Rajasthani Haveli
charm, by paying a handsome amount. The place is also very
famous for horse riding, there so many good treks, the
available horse breed is the Marwari horse, the best horses in
India.
What to see : The major towns and cities of the Shekhawati
region are as under Nawalgarh, Gudhagorji, Dundlod, Mukungarh,
Jhunjhunu, Chirawa, Khetri, Pilani, Bissau, Parasrampuria,
Baggar, Mandawa, Mahansar, Sikar, Khatushyamji, Fatehpur,
Ramgarh, Laxmangarh, Salasar Balaji, Ratangarh.
Don't miss to see the famous Marwari industrial houses of the
Aggarwal, Bagari, Bajaj, Banthia, Bharatia, Bhuwalka, Birla,
Chamaria, Daga, Dalamia, Dhanuka, Dudavewala, Ganeriwal,
Garodia, Goyanaka, Jaipuria, Jaju, Jalan, Jhanwar,
Jhujhunuwala, Kankaria, Kanodia, Kejariwal, Khetan, Kothari,
Lohia, Malpani, Modi, Mohata, Muraraka, Nevatia, Parasrampuria,
Patodia, Poddar, Ruia, Rungata, Sabu, Saravagi, Seksaria,
Singhania, Singhi, Somani, Surana, Taparia.
How to reach in Mandawa
By Air : Jaipur (167km) is the closest airport from
Mandawa.
By Rail : Jaipur offers the nearest railway station
from Mandawa.
By Road : Mandawa can be easily reached by roadways as
it is well connected to all the major cities. |
