Showing posts with label shekhawati. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shekhawati. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

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...

Thursday, 21 January 2010

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...