Mandawa Castle

Mandawa
is capital of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Shekhawati is
a semi-arid region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India.
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 tourist came here to see The open art gallery
of Rajasthan & lovely Havlies. 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. Now 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.