Recreation
Hotel Mandawa Haveli , Shakhawati is an ideal escapade into the
spiral strings time that entangle and unwind themselves. The creativity of
the past reciprocates a timeless charismatic aura that recreates and
explores every wandering mind.
Recreational
facilities
The Swimming pool is there to pep you up and shopping arcade offers
wonderful gifts and souvenirs. To add to all this, the fort offers some
excellent and fun-filled activities like Camel Safari, Camel Safari, House
Safari and Jeep Safari. Rajasthan Dances every evening. Puppet shows every
evening. Sand-dune dinners are arranged only for groups.
Sightseeing
Shekhawati is the unexplored historic and cultural treaure of Rajasthan.
The places of tourist interest are:
» Harsh Nath Temple (11 km) : An ancient 10th
century temples situated on the Harsh Nath hills.
» Jeen Mata Temple(29 km) : Believed to have been
built a thousand years ago the temple is the venue of a colourful fair held
twice in a year during `Navaratras'.
» Rambagh : Founded in the late 18th century by the
Poddars. The Shani Temple of the Saturday God has delicately painted
frescoes. Marvelous cenotaphs of the Poddars have exquisitely painted
ceilings. The Ganga Temple and some beautiful havelis add interest to the
town.
» Jhunjhunu : The capital of Shekhawati, it is of
the largest towns of the district. The town was founded by the Kayamkhani
nawabs in the mid 15th century AD and remained under their control until it
was taken over by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730 AD
»
Dundlod : Known for its fort, and a palace now running as a heritage
hotel. Havelis of the Goenka family are also famous.
» Nawalgarh : Founded in the 18th century it has the
finest of Shekhawati's frescoes. Its two old forts and palace hotel with
garden and fountains along with a host of temples known for their
architecture and frescoes add interest to the town. The prominent havelis
are of the Poddars, Bhagats and Dangaichs.
» Bagad : Home of the Rungtas,Bagad was founded by
Nagar Pathans in the mid 15th century A.D. It has a reservoir built by the
Ojha family.
» Chirawa : A popular trading town between Churu and
Loharu, Chirawa is famous for huge havelis. Of particular interest are the
havelis of Nand Lal Dalmia,Phool Chand Dalmia,Tara Chand Dalmia,Mangal Chand
Dalmia,Duli Chand Kakrania & Nemanis. Kakrania and Poddar wells are also
worth visiting.
