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Castle Mandawa, Mandawa

Today, the world comes to this storybook town to see its colourful frescoes on every subject under the sun, that is, ranging from the religious to the erotic; from copies of popular English prints to witty social satire, rendered in the inimitable style of the local artist. And perhaps the best place to discover the legacy of Shekhawati is from the comfort of Castle Mandawa, a fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage hotel. Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of the old and the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed balconies, blend with modern comforts in old-world rooms. Family portraits, antique cannons and arms add to the charm of this family-run resort where tradition still runs strong. Even time is measured by a different clock... a huge brass gong struck by the resident timekeepers at the fort every hour!! Explore Castle Mandawa at your own pace. Spend a leisurely hour over a drink in the colonial verandah that accommodates the bar, or relax in the cosy comfort of the Diwankhana, the formal drawing room decorated with family portraits and an array of antique armour.

The large and airy rooms of the Castle have been converted into charming, well appointed accommodation, retaining the old flavour using period furniture and local furnishings. No two rooms are alike (there are 70 of them -- Royal Suites, Luxury Suites, Deluxe Rooms, Standard Rooms) and yet each of them display the grandeur and the taste of the rulers of the past. A rare blend of modern comfort in medieval surroundings! Part of the excitement of staying at Mandawa is a sense of discovery at every turn. Battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical peacock weathervane, an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, while the turret room boasts of walls that are 7 feet thick! Looking out from the windows of the turret room it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, Veer Bhogya Vasundhara - The brave shall inherit the earth.

include mural painted formal dining room, an informal cosy room, a bar in the colonial verandah, Diwankhana, the formal drawing room, camel ride and safaris, jeep safari, Travel Assistance and Currency exchange. There are 75 rooms, a verandah bar, conference facilities and an ayurvedic centre. The hotel also organizes camel and horse rides, jeep safaris, gala dinners, puppet shows and folk dances, traditional welcome with tilak and garlands, theme weddings, turret dinners and a heritage walk of Mandawa. 75 rooms, Verandah bar, Conference Facilities, Ayurvedic centre, Swimming pool and Spa. Camel and Horse rides, Jeep Safaris Gala Dinners, puppet shows, Folk dances, Royal welcome, Theme Weddings, Turret Dinners Billiard room, Pool table, Table Tennis Vintage car rides. From the Castle you can take a walking tour of the painted havelis of some of the leading business families of the country. Some of the better known Havelis of Mandawa are: Chowkhani Haveli, Saraf Haveli, Goenka Haveli, Ladia Haveli.  It is also possible to visit the neighboring towns of Nawalgarh, Mukundgarh, Dunlod, Fatehpur, Ramgarh, Laxmangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu and Baggar. There is the Blackbuck sanctuary at Talchapar as well as religious excursions to Salaser Balaji, Jeen Mata and Lohagal.

At Mandawa, simple pleasures leave a listing impression... whether it is a quiet breakfast on a terrace offering great views of distant temples and cenotaphs, a leisurely lunch in the mural-painted dining room, sundowners sipped in the congenial setting of the verandah bar, or an alfresco dinner under the stars, entertained by Rajasthani folk singers and dancers. Every meal becomes a memorable occasion. One of the highlights of the stay at Castle Mandawa is the royal repast. A candle lit dinner on the lawns, or around a bonfire in the rear courtyard, is climaxed by the performance of a fire dancer who sways to the hypnotic beat of traditional drums.

Meetings & Events :
The Mandawa Group of Hotels has four hotels. Three hotels at Mandawa: Castle Mandawa, The Desert Resort & Jai Niwas Resort, one hotel at Jaipur: Mandawa Haveli. There are a total of 135 rooms at Mandawa and 40 rooms at Jaipur. The Mandawa Group of hotels offers the luxury of royal weddings with all the requisite infrastructure and amenities.

Climate :
	It's a semi desert region. Summer (May-June) temperatures range from 26.8 degrees at night to 40 degrees in the day. Winter (Dec-Jan) tempratures range from 35 degrees during the day to 4 at night. Best time to visit Castle Mandawa is from October to March.

Location :
260 km from Delhi, 165 km from Jaipur and 200 km from Bikaner Railhead: - Mukundgarh 14 km, Nearest Airport: Jaipur 168 km, Delhi 240 km

We offer our guests the best venues and infrastructure in Shekhawati: - The Sand dunes at the Desert resort where we host the Gala dinners. An Oasis: created artificially at the Desert Resort, which is home to a number of migratory birds and is fed by a cascading waterfall. Sajjan Bagh at Castle Mandawa based on the Mughal gardens with old style chhatris, a baradari, bar, live tandoor and charcoal grills. The Pool Side at Castle Mandawa: A beautiful three layer pool with steam bath, Jacuzzi, bar & lush green lawns. The facilities include customized weddings in Rajasthani and Punjabi themes. The colourful festival of Holi celebrates the coming of spring. The entire village celebrates with gay abandon for a week preceding Holi. This culminates on the day of the festival in the main courtyard of Castle Mandawa. Gangaur festival is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of goddess Parvati, where maidens and married women join in procession carrying beautifully adorned wooden images of the goddess through the streets and praying for the wellbeing of their husbands or asking for the husband of their dreams.

Hotels In Mandawa
Castle Mandawa	Sara Vilas