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Shekhawati, the open art gallery of Rajasthan, is a semi desert region situated in north Rajasthan in the triangle between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur 190 kms form Delhi. The region has derived its name from its mighty ruler Rao Shekha. The literal meaning of Shekhawati is the garden of Shekha. The most attractive characteristic of the region are its beautiful more than 5,000 painted havelis. It also offers a unique conglomeration of the countryside, its people, food, folk dance, folk music and livelihood activities. You would find Shekhawati decorated profoundly with so many havelis that visiting them is more like a treasure hunt, a difficult task for a day. The lovers of art and culture among the tourist may notice the various forms of fine art adorning the walls and the ceilings of these artistic ancient structures.
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Mukandgarh Fort Heritage Hotel
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There are also forts, minor castles, mosques, wells and chattris earlier belonging to the Rajputs that compliment this desert area. For your true pleasure in the land of royal Rajasthan, the entire area of Shekhawati is bejeweled with heritage hotels. Hotels in Shekhawati take a journey back in time ands let you discover the splendour and grandeur of a bygone era and enjoy the hospitality that was normally enjoyed by the crowned heads in Rajasthan. In the heritage hotels of Shekhawati the old-world blend with modern comforts.
Mukundgarh Fort - Hotel in Shekhawati
Share the magic of Shekhawati with a pleasant stay in Mukundgarh Fort Made by Raja Mukand Singh in the Shekhawati region in the mid-18th century, Mukundgarh Fort is home to several palaces, courtyards, windows and corridors displaying the Shekhawati paintings. This Fort, converted into a heritage hotel, offers the tourists an enchanting royal experience. It is placed in a calm scenario, quite away from the urban and crowded lifestyle of Mukundgarh.
There are 45 rooms and 4 suites with attached bathrooms and 24 hours running hot and cold water in Mukundgarh Fort. The beautifully appointed rooms in the Hotel Mukundgarh Fort assure you the perfect blend of traditional magnetism and required modern facilities. The delicacies offered by the multi-cuisine restaurant in Mukundgarh Fort serves a wide range of culinary delicacies including the traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Enjoy your drinks at the hotel bar Madhushala. The business travellers can conduct the meetings in the seminar or conference hall as the hall is well equipped with all the technical aids. The leisure travellers can visit the Mukundgarh Fort and relish the golden moments of their life while residing at the Mukundgarh Fort Hotel. You can also enjoy the recreation facilities in the Mukundgarh Fort including a swimming pool, shopping arcade or a Camel Safari, Horse Safari and Jeep Safari. The Rajasthan dances and the puppet shows that take place every evening are also there for your pleasure.
The Piramal Haveli - Hotel in Shekhawati
Piramal Haveli, Bagar has derived its name from its owner, Seth Piramal Chaturbhuj Makharia. Built in the Rajasthani-colonial style of the 1920's, the Piramal Haveli is an 8-room 'non-hotel.' It is among the most gracious, famous, frizzed, wall painted mansions that compliment the Shekhawati region. You can treat your taste buds with the famed traditional vegetarian cuisine of the Marwaris being served in thalis. You can enjoy the special dinners arranged for you (at a prior notice, for a minimum of 8 guests). The haveli has 8 rooms in total, 2 doubles, 6 suites with some of them air-conditioned. Conference room is available with all the required modern conference aids to make your business meetings a success. For Recreation and Health facilities, you can chill out in the Swimming pool or buy souvenirs shopping arcade offers wonderful gifts and souvenirs. To add to all this, the fort offers some excellent and fun-filled activities like Camel Safari, Camel Safari, House Safari and Jeep Safari. Rajasthan Dances every evening. Puppet shows every evening. Sand-dune dinners are arranged only for groups.
Roop Niwas Palace - Hotel in Shekhawati
Roop Niwas, a palace with a charming blend of European and Rajput style of architecture, was made by Thakur Roop Singh in Nawalgarh displaying the European style of architecture at its best. The Palace is situated a kilometer away from the town of Shekhawati. The palace is famed for its lavish yet intimate hospitality.
Surrounded by nature at its best, the hotel Roop Niwas Palace has well furnished 29 double rooms and a suite with attached bathrooms, also providing the other facilities like 24 hrs running hot and cold water, direct dial telephone and 24 hours room service. You can experience the true Rajasthan cordiality at the Roop Niwas Palace while spending your holidays here among swimming pool, billiards room, large garden and palpations rooms for the tourists in Nawalgarh. The interior decoration, stylish hospitality and the special theme evenings add to the charisma of the Roop Niwas Palace.
The restaurant in the Roop Niwas Palace serves Indian and Rajasthani cuisine to the guests in the palace hotel. The bar here is well stocked with the wide collection of wines and beverages. The palace has lovely gardens with spacious lawns & private garden cottages, a billiard room and a swimming pool. Horse and camel riding, interesting walks in semi deserted terrain, a paradise for bird watchers & nature lovers are added attractions of Roop Niwas Palace. The other additional facilities include Laundry, Travel Desk, Money Exchange and Car Rental.
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