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Mandawa (Shekhawati) weekend trip from Delhi

Painted havelis of the Shekhawati towns

Painted haveli on a Mandawa street
By road
276 km
Best months
Oct–Mar
Trip length
Fri–Sun

From

₹3,690 per person, all-in

Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.

Plan this weekend

How to get there

Friday-evening trains from Delhi

  • Vande Bharat Express 26472Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    4:45 pm

    Delhi Cantt

    3 h 30 min

    8:15 pm

    Churu (Rev) · 32 km away

  • Dee Ju SF Express 22482Daily

    11:00 pm

    Delhi Sarai Rohilla

    4 h 25 min

    3:25 am+1

    Churu (Rev) · 32 km away

Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Mandawa (Shekhawati).

When to go

Best: Oct–Mar

Avoid: May–Jun

  1. Jan

    21°

    8°

    1d rain

  2. Feb

    26°

    11°

    1d rain

  3. Mar

    31°

    17°

    1d rain

  4. Apr

    37°

    22°

    0d rain

  5. May

    40°

    26°

    2d rain

  6. Jun

    39°

    29°

    4d rain

  7. Jul

    35°

    27°

    13d rain

  8. Aug

    33°

    26°

    10d rain

  9. Sep

    34°

    25°

    5d rain

  10. Oct

    34°

    21°

    1d rain

  11. Nov

    28°

    14°

    1d rain

  12. Dec

    23°

    9°

    1d rain

Typical day high and night low (°C) and rainy days per month, averaged over the last ten years. best avoid

A sample 2-day plan

  1. Saturday — Mandawa

    • 6:30 amDrive Delhi to Mandawa via Jhajjar and Jhunjhunu (about 260 km)
    • 3:00 pmMurmuria Haveli and Chokhani Double Haveli
    • 4:30 pmJhunjhunuwala and Ladia havelis in the market lanes
    • 6:00 pmSunset from Castle Mandawa's ramparts
  2. Sunday — Nawalgarh and Fatehpur

    • 8:30 amDrive to Nawalgarh (25 km): Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum
    • 10:30 amMorarka Haveli Museum in Nawalgarh
    • 12:30 pmLunch
    • 2:00 pmLe Prince Haveli, Fatehpur, restored by artist Nadine Le Prince

Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.

Nearby alternatives

Mandawa (Shekhawati): questions people ask

How far is Mandawa (Shekhawati) from Delhi?

About 276 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Vande Bharat Express takes 3 h 30 min to Churu (Rev).

What is the best time to visit Mandawa (Shekhawati)?

Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.

Is there a train from Delhi to Mandawa (Shekhawati)?

Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Vande Bharat Express (26472): it leaves Delhi Cantt at 4:45 pm and reaches Churu (Rev) at 8:15 pm (runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Churu (Rev) is 32 km from Mandawa (Shekhawati) in a straight line. Also: the Dee Ju SF Express (22482) at 11:00 pm from Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

What is the weather like in Mandawa (Shekhawati)?

Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 13 rainy days.

Can I do Mandawa (Shekhawati) in a weekend from Delhi?

Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.

How much does a weekend trip to Mandawa (Shekhawati) cost?

From about ₹3,690 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.

Go to Mandawa (Shekhawati) this weekend

The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.