About
The crown of the Shekhawati region — a 18th-century trading town whose merchant havelis are covered floor-to-ceiling with vivid frescoes depicting mythological scenes, European motifs, and early automobiles. Often called "the world's largest open-air art gallery."
Must-see highlights
Goenka Double Haveli frescoes
Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli
Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli
Murmuria Haveli frescoes
Mandawa Castle (now hotel)
Saraf Haveli
Shekhawati village cycling circuit
Nawalgarh haveli town (30km)
Fatehpur Shekhawati (45km)
Fresco trail with local guide
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jhunjhunu 30km · Jaipur International Airport 180km
Nearby attractions
NawalgarhJhunjhunuFatehpur ShekhawatiJaipur
How to get here
Jaipur → Mandawa
bus · 4h
₹200
approx.
Jaipur → Mandawa
cab · 3h
₹2,000
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Jhunjhunu30 km
Jaipur International Airport180 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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