Mandawa is situated in the heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India and is essentially a municipal town of the Jhunjhunu district. Mandawa is also known as Rajasthan's 'open art gallery', as the whole region is ornamented with attractively painted havelis, mansions and homes. Some of the fashionable havelis that have become important tourist destinations are the Ladia haveli, the Chokhan haveli, the Binsidhar haveli, the Gulab Rai haveli and the Newatia haveli.

Situated in the middle of the town, the Mandawa castle has now been transformed into a heritage hotel. However, once the castle served as the abode of a noble. Built as per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is decorated with beautiful frescoes. The rooms of this palace are decked with Lord Krishna paintings, lovely carvings and astounding mirror work. The Durbar Hall of the palace houses a number of antiques and paintings. The other tourist attractions of Mandawa include Harlalka Well, Thakurji Temple, Goenka Chattri, etc.

The nearest airport from Mandawa is Jaipur. Being the capital of the state of Rajasthan, it is a notable domestic airport. The nearest railhead is Jhunjhunu. The station is serviced by several important trains and is linked to major stations like, Delhi, Jaipur, and Bikaner. A convenient network of roads covers Mandawa linked with several cities such as Rajasthan and North India like: Delhi, Jaipur, and Bikaner.

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