Explore Shekhawati region, one of the gems of India for art lovers.
Shekhawati is a semi-arid region Rajasthan which is comprised of many districts like Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu and Nagaur. This region is widely famous for its rich heritage and stunning architectural designs full of fresco paintings which make is known as “Open Art Gallery”. Nowadays, Shekhawati is gaining popularity for being heritage rich territory of Rajasthan.
Explore Shekhawati region, one of the gems of India for art lovers.
Check out our immaculate iconic wall paintings of Shekhawati.
Know about traditional Shekhawati culture and its architecture.
See other popular towns of Fatehpur, Nawalgarh and Laxmangarh in Shekhawati region.
This tour will be started by your pick up from your location in Jaipur from where you will drive towards the Shekhawati region which is located at a distance of 180 km from Jaipur. On arrival, you will visit some of the most beautiful attractions of Shekhawati which include Mandawa, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh, Fatehpur, and Mukundgarh.
Mandawa – A small town in the heart of the Shekhawati region, Mandawa is a place known for its Havelis and Fort Palace. These places are truly awe-full that will surely leave you mesmerized. Of the Havelis in Mandawa, the most important ones are the Chokhani, Ladia, Bansidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli.
Nawalgarh – Nawalgarh is widely famous for its fort that was dated back to around AD 1737, built by Thakur Nawal Singh. Like Mandawa, Nawalgarh too has a number of important Havelis including Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Bhagton Ki Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan.
Fatehpur – Dated back to the 18th century as the capital of the Muslim Nawabs, Fatehpur was undertaken by the Rajputs of the Shekhawati region. The main attractions here are the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, the Gauri Shankar Haveli, the Nand Lal Devra Haveli, the Harikrishnan Das Saraogi Haveli, and a 17th-century baoli or step-well.
Jhunjhunu – The largest city in the Shekhawati region, Jhunjhunu was founded by the Kaimkhani Nawabs in the 15th century. It was taken under control by Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730. The main highlights of the city include the Khetri Mahal, the Modi Haveli, the Bihariji Temple, and the Kaniram Narsingh Das Tibrewala Haveli.
After completing the sightseeing tour, you will head back to Jaipur at your desired location and here ends your Shekhawati Tour.