Places to Visit in Shekhawati
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Sikar
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Sikar is one of the prominent districts located in the vicinity of Shekhawati. The Sawant Ram Chokhani Haveli, Bansidhar Rathi Haveli, Mirijamal Kyala Haveli, Kedia Haveli and Sanganeria Haveli are some of the major havelis of the town.
The Khatu Shyamji village is popular for its Khatu...
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Churu
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Fort
Churu is a district known for havelis and forts constructed in the traditional Rajasthani architectural style. The exterior walls of these forts and havelis are painted with the images depicting the stories of local heroes. Walls of Kanhaiyalal Bagla Haveli, Surana Haveli and Malji Ka Kamra are...
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Dundlod
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Fort
Dundlod, a small town in the Jhunjhunu District, is a part of the Shekhawati region. This town is famous for the forts and havelis belonging to the 18th century. The Dundlod Fort, built in the 16th century by Rawal King, is one of the prime attractions in the town. This fort has been transformed...
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Fatehpur
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Fatehpur was established by Fateh Khan, a Kayamkhani Nawab, in the mid-15th century. This historic town has several attractions like the Nand Lal Devra, Saraogi, Singhania Havelis and Goenka Haveli. The Goenka Haveli, constructed in 1865, has several wall paintings depicting the Krishna Leelas.
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Harsha
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Religious
Harsha, also known as the Harsha Nagar, is popular village in the Sikar District. An ancient Shiva temple, constructed during the Chauhan period, is one of the main religious sites of the village. Close to the Shiva temple, lies the temple constructed by Shir Naj Singh Bakhavat, the 18th century...
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Pilani
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Museum
Pilani is a small town in the Shekhawati region, which is famous for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. Major tourist attractions in this town are the BITS Museum, Saraswati temple, Shiva Ganga Canal, Pachwati, Birla Talab, Saraogi Haveli and Dada Haveli.
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Nawalgarh
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Nawalgarh is a town founded in the 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh, king of the ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa in Shekhawati. The Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli, built during 1920, is one of the most famous attractions of this town. The Bala Kila Fort in the town is known for paintings on its...
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Castle Mandawa
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
Mandawa, a remote feudal principality in the centre of the Shekhawati region, was a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes that stopped here from China and the Middle East. The Rajput ruler of Mandawa, Thakur Nawal Singh, built a fort in 1755 to protect this outpost. The township that...
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Lakshmangarh
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Lakshmangarh was found in the 19th century by Raja Lakshman Singh of Sikar. The Shyonarayan Kyal Haveli, Char Chowk Haveli and Rathi Family Haveli are the major attractions of the town.
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Bagar
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Bagar, a town in the Shekhawati region, is famous for its painted havelis. The Havelis of Rungtas and Piramal Makharia are prominent attractions of the town. Both of these have been turned into heritage hotels. The Fatehsagar Water Tank, Durgah of Miya Saheb and White Gate are some of the other...
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Khetri Mahal
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Among the best examples of the architectural and artistic style of Shekhawati is the Khetri Mahal (the Wind Palace) constructed in 1770 by the founder of Khetri, Bhopal Singh, the grandson of Sardul Singh. It has elegant arches and marble pillars in place of walls at many points thereby allowing...
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Khedwal Bhavan
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Palace
Among the many havelis of Nawalgarh is an important and splendid haveli named Khedwal Bhavan. The main highlights and attractions are the unique and excellent paintings that adorn the walls, courtyards, gateways and ceilings which are styled upon the patterns of the fresco paintings. The basics...
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Badalgarh Fort
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Fort
Badalgarh Fort of Jhunjhunu, earlier known as Fazalgarh was built by the Muslim ruler, Nawab Fazal Khan in early years of 16th century. It was initially built for being used as a stable. It was later on taken over by Shardul Singhji in 1730. It is situated atop a hill and offers a wonderful...
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Ajit Sagar
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Lake
Ajit Sagar is another must see place, located in the biggest town of the district namely, Jhunjhunu which is also the Shekhawati's capital.
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Mertani Baori
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Other
Shekhawati has many step-wells also known as bawdi or baoli in Hindi. These step-wells are deep and steep wells having steps within them so as to reach the water within them. The best known step-well is the Mertani Baori located in the Northern side of the town.
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Kamruddin Shah Ki Dargah
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Religious
A wonderful place, Kamruddin Shah ki Dargah is located in Jhunjhunu, the capital and the largest town of Shekhawati.
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Sri Bihariji Temple
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Religious
A lovely temple, the Sri Bihariji Temple constructed in 1775 located in Jhunjhunu, the capital city of Shekhawati is famous for its lovely murals and its walls are covered with antique and splendid paintings of The Ramayana, the Epic of Hindu Mythology.
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Birdi Chand ka Kaun
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Shekhawati
- Type: Other
Another interesting place is the Birdi Chand ka Kaun which is also located in the capital of Shekhawati, Jhunjhunu.
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