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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 ‘M...

Gold Plated Fresco- Jhunjhunuwala Haveli-Mandawa 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 was made a thikana (meaning a Thakur’s estate) in middle of 18 th century. Later on Mandawa went on to become a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes that stopped here from China and the Middle East. Back in those days, Mandawa was an important stoppage for traders and merchants who exchanged good via the silk route. The Rajput ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa, Thakur Nawal Singh built a fort in 1755 to protect this outpost. Gradually the township that grew around fort was inhabited by traders and wealthy merchants. These settlers built mag...

Jeolikote or Jeolikot Jeolikote or Jeolikot   :- There are times when you are so fatigued & burnt out of your monotonous and hectic city life that you want to run away from the maddening crowd and relax in a serene and secluded place. This is an ideal opportunity to visit Jeolikote. Jeolikote is an offbeat locale, in the lap of nature, devoid of the hustle bustle of the cities. Jeolikote is a place surrounded by lush green forests and majestic mountains. Jeolikote is place where you can watch butterflies fluttering around, enjoy the chirping of the birds, indulge in horticulture/floriculture, relish the fresh honey collected from honey bee combs, do a bit of hiking, experience the village life, explore the river the jungle the streams & the wild life, submerge yourself into meditation & inner healing and do a bit of soul searching. The clock moves slowly here. The sense of peace & calmness prolongs your stay at Jeolikote and remains with you for a life...