Activity
Things to do in Mandawa (Shekhawati)
12 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 4
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Mandawa
Guided haveli walk in Mandawa
₹500–₹650 per person2.5 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Spotlight states on Pexels
Castle Mandawa visit
Price on request1 hour
The 18th-century fort of Mandawa's thakurs, now a heritage hotel with painted rooms and a view over the town.
Representative photo · Raj.baishya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Camel cart ride to the dunes at sunset
Price on request1.5 hours
Representative photo · Daniel VILLAFRUELA. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know
- Many havelis are private homes; caretakers ask ₹50–100 to enter — keep cash.
- A local guide helps you find the best-preserved murals among the hundreds of houses.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Mandawa?
Guided haveli walk in Mandawa; Podar Haveli Museum, Nawalgarh; Castle Mandawa visit; Jhunjhunwala Golden Haveli; Chokhani Double Haveli; Old wells with minaret towers.
What can you do for free in Mandawa?
Old wells with minaret towers; Raghunath ji temple; Fatehpur painted-street walk; Rani Sati temple, Jhunjhunu.
What is the best time to visit Mandawa?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Mandawa?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.