Mandawa City in state of Rajasthan, located 235 Kms from Delhi and around 170 Kms from the state capital Jaipur. Known for its very popular Mandawa Fort, Mandawa is a quaint little town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Popularly known as the Open Art Gallery, the town is replete with paved archways and magnificent havelis and fortresses. It is located in the heart of the Shekhawati region and is dotted with palaces and splendid mansions (havelis). The aura and vibe of the place reflect the social and cultural environment of the place in the bygone era. Owing to its royal rendition, it is also a hot spot for movie shoots and is filled in by media on and off the year.
Mandawa is well connected to the rest of India by road. Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Mandawa; buses being operated both by private and government owners, such as the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. There is no direct flight or rail connectivity, however, to Mandawa. Approximately 180 km away is the Jaipur International airport, which is the nearest airport that connects Mandawa to the rest of the world. The nearest railway station to Mandawa is in Dundlodh Mukundgarh, which is 17 km away from Mandawa.
The best time to visit Mandawa in between October and March. Though Mandawa experiences chilly winters moving around will be a pleasant experience as the days are warm and nights turn to be cool.
An easy road trip from Delhi, a beautiful city suitably located in the heart of Shekhawati region, often called as an open art gallery, Mandawa is a good getaway for people fond of art and culture.
Just as the whole of Shekhawati region is worth visiting, Mandawa is another ancient and one of the oldest most cities in the region, definitely worth a holiday. An important stoppage for traders and merchants who exchanged good via the silk route back in those days, this city has a number of palaces and havelis and forts. Having grown in a culturally rich atmosphere, the locals have the sense of appreciating art and are involved in art work like painting, craft handicraft etc. Mandawa can be easily reached by road and is a good option to sit back and relax while the eyes see and the brains appreciate art.