After a good night sleep we were up early morning on the 2nd day of our trip for the visual splendor. We were ready by 8:00 a.m after the good continental breakfast.
We visited various Haveli's constructed by wealthy business men in the nineteenth century in the Shekhawati region. These Havelies are decorated with colored painting adorning their walls. But as the merchant families migrated, these visual attractions did not fade away and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan.
Next we visited Mandwa's imposing fort, right in the center. Castle Mandwa was build in 1755 by Thakur Nawal singh, a descendant of Rao Shekha, the founder of Shekhawati. Two imposing gateways lead to the central courtyard where cannons stand as a reminder of the past when they were used to repel the enemy. The palace in the fort hosts beautiful paintings. At present it is converted into the most famous hotel in the region.
From Mandwa we moved to Fathepur. The town is packed with elaborately painted mansions, temples, wells and chhatris. The Hawelis in this region depict the scenes from Mahabarath and Ramayana.
With this due to shortage of time we decided to travel to Bikaner, the camel country.
Distance: Mandwa ---> Bikaner is 164 kms
P.S: Shekhavti comprises of important towns like Mandwa, Fathepur, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh.
We visited various Haveli's constructed by wealthy business men in the nineteenth century in the Shekhawati region. These Havelies are decorated with colored painting adorning their walls. But as the merchant families migrated, these visual attractions did not fade away and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan.
Next we visited Mandwa's imposing fort, right in the center. Castle Mandwa was build in 1755 by Thakur Nawal singh, a descendant of Rao Shekha, the founder of Shekhawati. Two imposing gateways lead to the central courtyard where cannons stand as a reminder of the past when they were used to repel the enemy. The palace in the fort hosts beautiful paintings. At present it is converted into the most famous hotel in the region.
From Mandwa we moved to Fathepur. The town is packed with elaborately painted mansions, temples, wells and chhatris. The Hawelis in this region depict the scenes from Mahabarath and Ramayana.
With this due to shortage of time we decided to travel to Bikaner, the camel country.
Distance: Mandwa ---> Bikaner is 164 kms
P.S: Shekhavti comprises of important towns like Mandwa, Fathepur, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh.
My first time to your blog and with my interest in travels, I like what I get here.
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The decoration is amazing, I'm not surprised that is is a tourist attraction.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture and that castle has some beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteIf it were not for post like yours I would never get the chance to become a world traveler.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me hitch a ride on your travels.
Very colorful and ornate decorations on the first building. It's quite something to look at!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope everyone clicks on the photo to see all that beautiful color and detail. Wonderful! :-)
ReplyDeleteBLOGitse, Coffeedoff, Vicki, Rita, Dimple, Martha: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone that the decoration is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful photos with us.
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As always, Rajesh, your pictoral displays of beautiful places to visit in Rajasthan are amazing and such a lure to your country.
ReplyDeleteI like your posts. As always so informative. Thank you
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Amazingly beautiful, Rajesh. Thanks for sharing!
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I am teaching my students Ancient Eygpt, I am sure Indian has just as many wonderous things.
ReplyDeleteLiz, Rnsane, Dani, Kim, Ann: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteYou live in a very rich and old civilization, which all your posts demonstrate.
ReplyDeleteA colorful castle, always a beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can afford to stay in such an exquisite hotel. Did you stay in it?
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots as always
ReplyDeleteso much detail captured in every frame
Nice building, looks so old yet sturdy. I like Idian culture, very traditional and I so like Indian wedding :)
ReplyDeleteamazing, these buildings are beautiful
ReplyDeleteEG Wow, Siromade, Dianne, Wifey10, reg: Thanks for all the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteAnn: Thanks, I did stay in this place for a change.