Mandawa - Town of Havelis and Frescoes
Mandawa - Composite Fresco on Seth Dayaram Dedraj Goenka Haveli Mandawa :- Mandawa is a small town in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan (India). It is part of District Jhunjhunu. Shekhawati region is the greener part of Rajasthan which served as the gardens of Rao Shekha Ji. This region got its name from Rao Shekha Ji, Shekhawati literally meaning the gardens of the Shekha. His sons later established various cities in this region. Mandawa is around 260 km from Delhi and around 190 km from Jaipur. Mandawa is famous for its opulent Havellis and the Frescoes. Mandawa has become the chosen destination for shooting scenes in various "Bollywood" movies. You can also explore local handicrafts including miniature paintings and other handmade items. History of Mandawa :- Historic references suggest that the City of Mandawa was established in around 1740 AD by Mandu Jat. He established a Dhani (hamlet) and dug a well here. This place was initially known as ‘Mandu
