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Mandawa Tour
For your next holiday come to Mandawa, which is known for its famous mansions and havelis. If you wish to see the true color of Rajasthan and get a glimpse of rural India, then come to Mandawa, which is the perfect tourist destination for those who want to add color to their holidays.
Mandawa is about 190kms from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Mandawa lies between latitude 28.06° in the north and longitude 75.20° in the east.
Mandawa - When To Visit
The summers in Mandawa are every hot, with the mercury shooting up to 40.5°C and the winters are quite chilly, when the temperature dips as low as 10°C. So, the best time to visit Mandawa is anytime between October to March.
Mandawa - History In Brief
The little town of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century, by the affluent merchants, who built a lot of havelis and mansions in this area. Later on, many of these families moved out, which is why the colorful havelis remained neglected for a long time, till it was realized that these very mansions could become major tourist attractions.
Mandawa - Must- See Places
The Castle Mandawa is located in the heart of Mandawa town. The Castle was originally the home of a noble, but now it is a heritage hotel that still retains it medieval theme. The rooms at this palace have paintings depicting Krishna in his childhood and youth.
Mandawa - Getting There
The closest airport is Jhunjhunu. Nearest airport with frequent flights to major cities in India, is at Jaipur. Jhunjhunu is the closet railway station. One can take a train to Jaipur and Delhi from here. Mandawa is also quite accessible by road. One can either take state transportation corporation run buses or hire a cab to reach Mandawa.
Mandawa - Accommodation
There are many hotels in Mandawa. The tourists can also stay at resorts and heritage hotels. Regardless of the budget you might have, you can find the suitable accommodation for yourself in Mandawa.
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