Nawalgarh, the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, was founded by Thakur Nawal Singh in the year 1737 from whom the town derives its name. Nawalgarh is often called as the Open Air Gallery. It is a small town with quite bustling streets with locals and tourists. It is renowned world wide for its finest frescos in the Shekhawati region and is an interesting place to visit during your vacations and tours to Rajasthan, North India.

Tourists visit Nawalgarh from world over for its exquisitely painted havelis that are beautifully designed and carved. The havelis in India are big mansions that boast of the beautifully carved wooden gates and the painted walls. The exquisite interior and decoration of the haveli is bound to get you bewitched. The marvelous murals have been painted on both the sides of the walls. The paintings were further decorated with small pieces of mirror, gold and silver leaves. In fact there are a range of topics that get covered on the walls of the havelis at Nawalgarh.

There are many havelis that you must visit while your tour to Nawalgarh; Anandilal Poddar Haveli, the Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidar Bhagat Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, the Aath (eight) Haveli complex, Chhawchhariya Haveli, Murarka Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli, Bhagton Ki Haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan. The traders and merchants constructed most of the havelis in the 18th century and the early 19th century.

A huge fort with colorful bazaar and numerous havelis with elaborate architecture make it an interesting destination. The palace hotel Roop Niwas is a beautiful heritage property and is renovated with modern facilities. The Palace offers spacious painted rooms, Luxurious interiors, graceful hospitality and great thematic evenings with sumptuous cuisine.

The British Clock Tower is a major landmark in Nawalgarh. Then, there are two famous forts of Nawalgarh. The dome of the Nawalgarh fort has an aerial view of Jaipur painted on it. The Ganga Mai temple near the gate of one of the forts is a major tourist attraction.

At Nawalgarh food and accommodation facilities are easily available. There are budget hotels and other restaurants that cater to the needs of the tourists of varying pocket sizes. Get going to the City Of The Havelis, with vacationsindia.com that promises you the destination of your life - Nawalgarh!

How To Reach Nawalgarh

By Air
The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is at a distance of hundred kilometers from Nawalgarh. Jaipur is the nearest airport that connects Nawalgarh with the other major cities of India by air.

By Rail
In terms of rail transport, the railway station at Nawalgarh caters to the tourists arriving through train.

By Road
The road network links Nawalgarh with most of the major towns of Rajasthan. Once you reach Nawalgarh you may opt for hiring jeeps or auto rickshaws to travel locally.

Where To Stay

We offer excellent accommodation facilities in and around Nawalgarh.