Mandawa (Shekhawati) weekend trip from Delhi
Painted havelis of the Shekhawati towns

- 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 weekendHow 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).
- By road276 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadNua, 13 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
21°
8°
1d rain
Feb
26°
11°
1d rain
Mar
31°
17°
1d rain
Apr
37°
22°
0d rain
May
40°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
29°
4d rain
Jul
35°
27°
13d rain
Aug
33°
26°
10d rain
Sep
34°
25°
5d rain
Oct
34°
21°
1d rain
Nov
28°
14°
1d rain
Dec
23°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
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
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.