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Sightseeing
Highlights
The Dundlod Fort built by Keshari Singh in 1750 is an architectural marvel. It has stained
glass windows in the Diwan- e- Khas, and has a rich library and antiques
collection. Close to the fort lies the chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka with a
finely painted dome. The Bhagirath Mal Goenka haveli is decorated with
frescoes and
mirror work. Adjacent to it is a late 19th century baori (well). The
Satyanarayan Temple
built by the Goenka family has modern themes in the frescoes that decorate
its interiors.
Mukundgarh town (6 km) is built around a
temple square. One can shop for the local handicrafts, brass items and textiles
in the market here.
Take out time to visit Jhunjhunu
town founded by Kaimkhani Nawabs in mid-15th century. It has painted
havelis of Muragh Das Modi, and the Khaitans. Nawalgarh
town (7 km) has the Nawalgarh fort built in 1737 and a quaint bazaar.
Among
the outstanding havelis of the region are the Anandi Lal Poddar mansion,
Aath haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal haveli, Bhagton Ki haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan. Parsurampura
(27 km) has the oldest paintings in Shekhawati.
One can also shop for antiques in the 18th century Mandawa village (30
km), once home to wealthy merchants.
Dundlod is a small and picturesque town in
the heart of the Shekhawati
region. It is in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan.
Each of its many fort and havelis are exquisite pieces of art, with the walls and
interiors adorned with beautiful frescoes and paintings. A bastion of the Shekhawat rulers, Dundlod was home to many wealthy merchant
families who liberally used their vast
wealth to build magnificent havelis, wells, reservoirs, for social welfare and
schools. Dundlod is also well-known for the Marwari breed of
horses bred at a stud farm here. The Gangaur festival held in March is known for its famous
horse show. Camel, horse and jeep safaris are also organized in this area for
tourists. Like the rest of Rajasthan, Dunlod is known for its rich and artistic
tradition of handicrafts and one can shop for the locally made souvenirs and
textiles in the nearby bazaars.
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