MANDAWA is a small beautiful old town in the heart of SHEKHAVATI region. Once it was an important city of Rajasthan. RAJPUTS ( Local Dynasty)) has founded this town in the 18th century. The wealthy businessmen have constructed many havelis (traditional houses) and BAOLIS (water well) with Colour and painting adorning their walls. Later on, with the migration merchant families to this town, it became very important and they have constructed may beautiful buildings. This town is famous for havelis and Fort Palace. There are some amazing Haveli names- BINSIDHAR NEWATIA, CHOKHANI, Ladia and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli.

Fort or Castle is the main attraction of this beautiful town and is on Aravali Mountain range, the fort was established to protect the trading in the SHEKHAWATI region. Today this fort is famous as MANDAWA Castle and Newal Sing has built it. He was the first descendant of the SHEKHAWATI rulers. Which is also known as the world’s largest open-air art gallery. It is located in about 168 km from Jaipur and it takes 5 to 6 hours from Delhi through Driving in a car.