CASTLE MANDAWA, SHEKHAWATI, INDIA

Castle Mandawa

Castle Mandawa Shekhawati, Rajasthan

In the colourful region of Shekhawati, Rajasthan, lies a small remote town, Mandawa. It was a halting place for ancient traders who came down all the way from China and Middle East. The town itself came into existence after Thakur Nawal Singh built a fortress here. The fortress initially attracted numerous common people and later traders to settle down in the surrounding areas. Mandawa soon flourished though later with the dwindling in the caravan traffic business lost its earlier zeal. The merchants were forced to look into other options elsewhere in the country. Yet their love for the place encouraged them to build numerous havelis.

Today, the fort that gave life to Mandawa as a town has been converted into a heritage hotel while the other havelis form a major source of attraction.

Castle Mandawa, which became a hotel in 1980, is every bit royal! From the moment guests step into the premises of the hotel, regality makes itself visible at every step forward. The hotel building is imposing and the entry of guests grand. On the back of a camel or horse, the guests make a dream entry with blowing trumpets and rhythmic beats of drum adding a regal sound effect. Traditional Indian welcome with tilak and garland add more charm to the colourful entry of the guests.

During their stay, the friendly staff ensures that the guests feel at home even while away from it.