Travel: Glimpse of Shekhawati – A land of Heritage Monuments and Vibrant Culture

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The fascinating region of Shekhawati is located in the beautiful state of Rajasthan. This is a place that is renowned all over the world for its attractive palaces, Havelis and forts. The royal Havelis of the city certainly magnetizes the visitors with its amazing interiors and fresco work. The giant places make the travelers feel like a king or queen and provides them the long-lasting memorable experience. The exemplary cravings made on the forts are a real treat to the eyes. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Shekhawati are mentioned below:

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Mandawa

Mandawa is one of the most popular towns in Shekhawati that is renowned for its stunning Havelis and forts. There is a famous Mandawa fort that was nestled in the Jhunjhunu district and was constructed in the 18th century. It is a very beautiful fort that is adorned with the wonderful paintings of the Lord Krishna and his cows. The fort has now been converted into the first-class heritage hotel. A large number of antique items and colorful magnificent paintings add stars to the beauty of the Darbar halls of the fort. There is also a Lord Shiva temple where the tourists come in large numbers to see the rock crystal lingam and offer their prayers. The travelers can also visit a museum that contains the important objects or things used by the Mandawa family. Some of the alluring Havelis sprinkled in various regions of Mandawa are Chokhani, Saraf, Ladia and Goenka.

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Dundlod

It is a major tourist attraction in the Shekhawati region that is also known for its forts, palaces and Havelis. There is a Dundlod fort that was built by the Rawal king way back in the 16th century and the wonderful piece of paintings and artworks will certainly amaze the tourists. The Diwan-e-Khana of this particular fort is embellished beautifully with the glowing glass windows and breathtaking paintings. The fort is now a heritage hotel that attracts the attention of the people from the various geographical locations of the world. Some of the notable Havelis that are worth a visit in the Dundlod town are Jagathia and Goenka Havelis. The Havelis are replete with the luxury interiors and the invaluable frescos.

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Nawalgarh

The enchanting town of Nawalgarh was founded in the year 1737 by Thakur Nawal Singh. It has two hotels and a top-notch palace hotel that offers first-class facilities to its guests. The hotel is known for its bewitching architectural work and the lush-green sprawling garden. The tourists must make it a point to visit the streets and markets of Nawalgarh that offer various kinds of antique items, clothing and delectable food. There are also many eye-catching Havelis in Nawalgarh such as the Anaadilal Poddar, Chokhani, Jodhraj Patodia, Aath, Chaucharia, Saraogi and the Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli.

Churu

Churu is considered as a door to the Thar Desert. The magnificent region of Churu has plenty of luxurious marvelous Havelis and the splendid Churu fort. The fort is one of the prominent attractions of the place that was constructed by Thakur Khushal Singh in the year 1739. There are many famous Havelis in Churu like the Kanhaiya Lal Bagla, Kothari, but the most notable one is the Surana Haveli that is renowned for its 1100 doors and windows. The various other notable attractions in Churu are Laxminarayan Chandgothia Haveli, Laxminarayanji temple, Chandgothia temples, Raghunathji temple, Gondia Chhatri, Balaji temple, Nath Ji Ka Dhora, Kambh Chhatri and Sethani Ka Johara.

Therefore, when planning holidays in Rajasthan, it is important that the tourists must visit the Shekhawati region, see the several alluring Havelis, forts and palaces and make your trip unforgettable.

Author: Shubhanshi loves traveling and sharing her travel experience with the world through her blogs. She has traveled around India and abroad. The destinations in India close to her heart are Rajasthan, Kerala and Uttarakhand, which are popular for their very own reasons. The diversity of these places has always attracted her and she has always expressed it through her writing.