If you are at striking distance from Mandawa Shekhawati then don't miss tours to Mandawa havelis. Brimmed with artistic fervor, Mandawa is a magnificent tourist destination asking people to embark a journey to witness the charm of gone-by era.

Established by Mandu Jat in the 18th century, Mandawa was initially referred as "Mandu ka bas", "Mandu ki dhani" or "Manduwas". Nestled 19 km north east of Fatehpur in Shekhawati region, Mandawa still beholds the charm of the yesteryear. Whether you are an art lover or have an interest in history, Shekhawati Mandawa tours are perfect ways to flip back the pages to witness the glory of previous era.

As you travel to Mandawa, visit Mandawa fort and various magnificent havelis of Mandawa such as Murarka haveli, Chokhani haveli and Bansidhar Bhagat haveli. See profuse fresco works inside these havelis. The prosperity of Marwari merchants gave impetus and support to many artistic forms and especially to the fresco painters who depicted mythological scenes and all aspects of the life and society. The various scenes from puranic or myths and city life were depicted in the fresco-works with careful attention to detail.

Other noteworthy havelis of Mandawa include the Goenka Double haveli and Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli belonging to the illustrious Goenka family. The Gulab Rai Ladi haveli houses erotic images while see a fresco of a European woman in car inside the Binsidhar Newatia haveli. Even though some of the narrative murals or frescoes of Shekhawati Mandawa havelis are not in sound condition but they still behold old-worldly charm. With Tours North India, enjoy tours to Mandawa in Shekhawati.