The open-air fresco gallery of the Shekhawati region.
What is Mandawa known for? Mandawa is the best-known town of the Shekhawati region, where 19th-century merchant families competed to paint the most elaborate havelis. The result is a region sometimes called the world's largest open-air art gallery.
October to March.
Usually visited en route between Delhi/Jaipur and Bikaner, roughly 3–4 hours from Jaipur.
Mandawa is the best-known town of the Shekhawati region, where 19th-century merchant families competed to paint the most elaborate havelis.
Mandawa is the best-known town of the Shekhawati region, where 19th-century merchant families competed to paint the most elaborate havelis. The result is a region sometimes called the world's largest open-air art gallery.
Half a day to a full day, depending on how many havelis and nearby Shekhawati towns you want to see.
October to March.
Yes, for architecture and art lovers — the Shekhawati region is sometimes called the world's largest open-air art gallery.
Usually visited en route between Delhi/Jaipur and Bikaner, roughly 3–4 hours from Jaipur.
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