Mandawa 100-year-Old Historical Havelis | Haveli Tours of Rajasthan - India | Rajasthan Tourism

Mandawa - Rajasthan - INDIA Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in is situated 190 km off Jaipur in the is known for its fort and havelis. The fort town of Mandawa is well connected with the other places in region through a good network of roads. History : The City of Mandawa was made a thikana in the mid of 18th century by the Bhojraj Ji Kasubsub clan of Shekhawat Rajputs. About the origin of this town there have been earlier references to Mandu Jat as founder of the Mandawa village. He first established a dhani and dug a well here, which was completed on savan badi 5 samvat 1797. Initially this place was known as ‘Mandu ki dhani’, ‘Mandu ka bas’ or ‘Manduwas’ which changed to ‘Manduwa’,’Mandwa’ and finally ‘Mandawa’. 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. Sewaram Saraf Haveli:- This 100-year-old Haveli is famous for its architecture and paintings, Bollywood’s Favorite Destination for Movie Shooting, PK, Bajrangi Bhaijan, Mirza Sahibaan and many more. Ram Pratab Nemani Haveli:- The Haveli has been recently converted into a Heritage Hotel where one can experience untouched frescos dating back to the 18th century. Vivaana Culture Hotel is a captivating twin haveli adorned with fascinating paintings. Both the exterior and interior boast of superb and rare artifacts and frescos. Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli:- This haveli has a painting depicting Indra Dev on an elephant and Lord Shiva on his Nandi bull. Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli:- A picture of a Maharaja stroking his moustaches beautifies this haveli. Vishwanath Goenka Haveli Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli:- This haveli is located in the south of town, where the decoration of the outer and inner walls is perhaps the finest in Shekhawati. Blue washes here and there betray twentieth-century censorship of the erotic scenes that had been commonly acceptable one hundred years earlier. Check out more videos on Tours and Travel: #HaveliToursofRajasthan#100yearsOld#HistoricalHavelis