Hotel Mandawa Haveli.

We chose Hotel Mandawa Haveli, a haveli built in the 18th century by a wealthy Marwari jeweller for our stay at Mandawa, Shekhawati, Rajasthan during our winter break.Soaking up the winter sun in the outer courtyard of the haveli.Entrance to the haveli.The outer walls of the haveli framed by flowering...

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Havelis of Shekhawati, Rajasthan.

The Sonthaliya Gate, Mandawa.When we decided on our winter vacation destination as Rajasthan, we immediately knew it had to be in the lesser explored regions of Shekhawati. Shekhawati region is known for their heritage Havelis.Haveli- Is a huge private mansion in India or Pakistan.The Rajasthani havelis...

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The rustic charm of a restored 'Haveli'

Restoration noun-The act of making new or as if new again.This word brings immense happiness to my heart, whether it is rescuing the old door from a demolished Chettinad mansion and giving it a place in our living room or giving a new lease of life to antique dowry chest picked up from the bylanes of...

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