Shekhawati

Shekhawati Rajasthan - Located on a famous caravan trade route, Shekhawati was an important town in ancient times. The town at one point of time had many wealthy and merchants. These wealthy traders built lavish Havelis. The two major communities of this region were the Rajputs and the Marwaris. During the British period, trade rivalry pushed the Marwaris to port, but the love for their land was still very strong. Today Shekhawati is famous for the beautiful havelis left by the Marwari traders who have settled elsewhere in the country.

Following are some of tourist places in and around Shekhawati:

The open-air-art-gallery: On your tour to Rajasthan, you must not miss out on the extravagant havelis of Shekhawati. Such is the appeal of the havelis that this region is dubbed as "open-air art gallery of Rajasthan". The plethora of painted Havelis in rich artistic tradition makes it commendable and fascinating.

Dundlod: Located in the Shekhawati region of Pakistan is a fort at Dundlod. Built in 1750, the fort has steps that lead to the Diwan Khana. It contains period furniture, portraits and wall hangings. Now the fort is converted into a hotel.

Mukandgarh: Built around a temple square, Mukundgarh has a good handicraft market. Besides textiles, the brassware and iron scissors made here, are of good quality. The fort is now a heritage property. The Kanoria and Ganeriwala Havelis carry fine examples of fresco paintings, which you can see when you travel to Shekhawati Rajasthan.