Visit Mandawa for Havelis and History on your Rajasthan tour.

By Tracy Hastie 21/01/24

Why Visit Mandawa?

Mandawa is renowned for its exquisite havelis adorned with vibrant frescoes that narrate tales of bygone eras. Learn more

What Are Havelis?

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Be sure to see:

Palm Leaf Green Leaf 01. 02. 03. Learn more

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The Silk Road

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Some of the paintings have been restored allowing us to see them in their former glory, like this beautiful Hindu lady.

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Be sure to see the following Havelis on your tour of Mandawa:

Palm Leaf Green Leaf 01. 02. 03.

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A beautifully restored painting of the God Vishnu, playing the flute and his wife, surrounded by a cicular flower border

Impact of Havelis

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Visit Mandawa for Havelis and History on your Rajasthan tour.

Why Visit Mandawa?

What Are Havelis?

Be sure to see:

Goenka Double Haveli

Murmuria Haveli

Hotel Heritage Mandawa

The Silk Road

Some of the paintings have been restored allowing us to see them in their former glory, like this beautiful Hindu lady.

Be sure to see the following Havelis on your tour of Mandawa:

Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli

Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli

Jhunjhunwala Haveli

A beautifully restored painting of the God Vishnu, playing the flute and his wife, surrounded by a cicular flower border

Impact of Havelis