Mandawa - Asia's Largest Open Art Gallery Tour (2 Days)

Mandawa - Asia's Largest Open Art Gallery Tour (2 Days)

Considered to be the Asia’s largest open art gallery, Mandawa is a town in Rajasthan India. It is part of Shekhawati region, known for its fort and havelis. This town has been referred to as the “open art gallery” of Rajasthan because the entire Shekhawati region and not just Mandawa is dotted with fascinating mansions-havelis that have lavishly painted walls.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi - Mandawa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Pick up from your Delhi city hotel and drive to Mandawa check in at hotel. Later visit-

Mandawa Fort - The fort of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh, son of Shardul Singh, in 1755 AD. The fort dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with frescoes of Lord Krishna and his cows. Built as per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is adorned with beautiful frescoes. Rooms in the palace are decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna, exquisite carvings and amazing mirror work. The palace's Durbar Hall houses a number of antiques and paintings. Situated in the middle of the town, the Mandawa Fort has been converted into a heritage hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Havelis; This town has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan because the entire Shekhawati region and not just Mandawa is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Famous Havelis are Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli and Chokhani Double Haveli.

The structure of these places reminds one of the cultural and social hotspot this place used to be in the bygone era. The compact and busy little market town of Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them. Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Mandawa - Delhi (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel sightseeing if not done on 1st day. Drive to Delhi drop off to your hotel or airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.