ABOUT SHEKHAWATI:

• Shekhawati region comprises of Jhunjhunun, Sikar and Churu districts of Rajasthan.
• Unique semi-arid region is also known as the ‘open-air art gallery’.
• No-where else one may come across such a profusion of exquisite wall paintings.
• Entire region teems with magnificent havelis, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts adorned with fine frescoes.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Sanganer Airport, Jaipur (JAI), 114 kms away from Shekhawati.
• Rail: Shekhawati Railway Station, Shekhawati
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/shekhawati.html

ATTRACTIONS OF SHEKHAWATI

Sikar:

• It was once the largest thikana (feudatory state) under the Jaipur State.
• Town surrounded by a wall is studded with palatial mansions.
• Magnificent temples noted for their beautiful wall paintings.
• Temple of Gopinath, Raghunath and Madan Mohan and the unique Biyani Haveli are of special interest.

Nawalgarh:

• Home of country’s leading business tycoons has havelis adorned with some of the finest frescoes of Shekhawati.
• There are also two forts and a palace hotel.
• Beautiful temples with fine wall paintings are also worth visiting.

Fatehpur:

• It was founded in 15^th century by Fateh Khan.
• Some of the finest havelis of the region.
• Best known are, the Goenka, Singhania, Devra, Jalan and Bharatiya.

Dundlod:

• Famous for its fort, palace and the Goenka havelis.

Lachhmangarh:

• It was founded in early 19^th century by Raja Lachhman Singh of Sikar.
• One of the best forts of the region.
• Ganeriwala or Char Chowk Haveli can be seen here.

Mandawa:

• 18^th century town predominated by a medieval fort and rugged hill.
• Important havelis are the chokhani, Ladia and Saraf.

Jhunjhunun:

• It was the capital of Shekhawati.
• Largest town of the region.
• Town has a number of artistically painted havelis.