The rich Indian tourist places welcome visitors all the way through the world for their hospitality. Today India is turned as first choice for global users as there are religious, historical, nature made locations where tourist can spend their memorable time. The Himalaya hills, beautiful beaches, lakes, forts and many other destinations of India make it favorite destination comparing to other countries. Talking about historical spots Mandawa is another place having stunning fort and some more beautiful areas. Mandawa is known as famous town of Jhunjhunu region, Rajasthan. The only distance of 190 kms from Jaipur city allow visitors to enjoy another tourist place of Rajasthan. The fort and havelis are famous in Mandawa.
In 18th
century, the king of Shekhawat Rajput Mr. BHojraj Ji Kasubsub came to Mandawa. Sources
say the town was established by Mandu Jat. He established the hamlet (dhani) in
the town. The town as named as ‘Mandu ki dhani’ in early period. It was also
identified as ‘Manduwas’ or ‘Mandu ka bas’ later changed to Mandawa.
After a
period Ruler Thakur Nawal Singh Rajput ruled the Mandawa and Nawalgarh. He built
the Mandawa fort in 1755 for protecting the town from external attacks. Slowly the
town becomes popular for local trading and many other communities settled in Mandawa.
The town is
having some villages under, such as Godu ka bas, Bazisar, Kuharu, Kamalsar, Chandrpura
(Tetara), Hanumanpura, Syopura, Dinwa Ladhkhani, Mithwas, Khalasi, Tihawali, Sadinsar
and Dabari.
Attraction
in Mandawa:
Fort: The Mandawa
fort was constructed in 18th century by the Thakur Nawal Singh. The fort
comes under the vikram samvat. At the entrance the walls are painted with Lord
Krishna and cow movement. The theme is completely according to medieval and the
castle is decorated with stunning frescoes. Even the rooms inside the palace
are also having paintings of God Krishna. Along with painting there are superb carvings
and mirror work on the walls. Meeting hall of the palace is having unique
beautiful paintings on the walls. However, the fort is converted to Heritage
hotel but some part is still open for the tourist to learn about the history of
Mandawa. Finest season to attain Mandawa is winter because the weather becomes
calm and cool. However, winter becomes really cool because of flowing air and
desert area of Rajasthan.
Mandawa city
is known as open art gallery town of Rajasthan. The Havelis of Mandawa are eminent
to the world because of beautiful painting and structural design.
Haveli Hanuman
Prasad Goenka: the wall painting in the Haveli represents the God Indra sitting
on elephant and God Shiva on bull.
Haveli Goenka
Double: This Haveli is available with two gates in entrance has epic frontage
of horses and elephants. External walls of Haveli are having dissimilar paintings,
though the extended balconies and upper storey are painted with Rajasthani tradition.
Murmuria
Haveli: walls of Murmuria Haveli are painted with cars, trains, Venice and
George V. The work was done by Balu Ram in 1930. The painting on walls includes
Lord Krishna positions, his cows and Jawaharlal Nehru on horse with national
flag in hand.
Jhunjhunwala
Haveli: Striking leaf painted in gold color is amazing work done on the wall of
Jhunjhunwala Haveli.
Some more
Havelis such as Mohan Lal Saraf, Gulab Rai Ladia, Binsidhar Newatia, Chokhani
Double and Lakshminarayan Ladia.
Thakurji
temple is also the spot for visitors established in 18th century.
The average
population of town is 20500+ though the languages used in the town are Hindi,
Rajasthani and English.
Attaining to
Mandawa:
By Air:
talking about closest airport to attain Mandawa tourist can get the flight for Jhunjhunu
airport. This airbase is linked through domestic airlines from different parts
of country so visitors can get the flights for Jhunjhunu to reach Mandawa. The other
big airport near Mandawa is Jaipur connected with various parts of nation.
By Rail: railways
are spread everywhere in the country, though the big junction for Mandawa is Jhunjhunu.
Trains from Jaipur, Sikar and Delhi are available for Jhunjhunu, though advance
booking of ticket is preferred particularly in holidays.
By Road: traveling
through road in Rajasthan is good option and tourist will get the government buses
from different areas of the nation.