Mandawa Travel Guide

Mandawa Travel Guide

Quick Facts

City: Mandawa
State: Rajasthan, India
Location: Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan, India

Population: 20717
Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani, and English
Climate: Extreme
Temperature: Max 45 ºC, Min 25 ºC (summer); Max 22 ºC, Min 10 ºC (winter)
Clothing: Light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter
Must Visit: various Havelis and Mandawa Castle
STD Code: 01592
Best Time to Visit: October to March

Mandawa Information
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 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.

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.

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.