Goenka Double Haveli

This haveli, with two gates, has a monumental facade of elephants and horses. The outer walls, jutting balconies, alcoves and overhanging upper storeys are replete with patterns and paintings, ranging from traditional Rajasthani women and religious motifs to Europeans wearing stylish hats and other Victorian finery.
Goenka Double Haveli is embellished and looks extremely attractive. There are two entrances here, both an epitome of grandiose. Rajput Merchants founded the haveli in 18th century. In its every nook, a flawless display of Rajasthani art is put into display. Frescoes, motifs, paintings, carvings and other designs have been carefully embedded. There is a perfect mesh of Indian and European style of decoration; evident through paintings of Rajasthani women and European men wearing hats. Luxury has inspired the designs of the rooms. This mansion is considered as a popular tourist attraction of Mandawa.

Shekhawati Tourist Attractions

Beautifully painted Havelis, colorful murals and grand mansions welcomes you to the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan. Nestled in the northeast part of the royal state, it is a treasure of history, heritage and architecture. The creative plethora of frescos and castles take you back to the bygone days of Rajputana glory.

Deriving its name from the Rajput Kachwaha chieftain Rao Shekha Ji, Shekhawati was the largest Nizamat of the former princely state of Jaipur. Comprising of districts like Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and parts of Jaipur and Nagaur, the region features baoris, towering forts, and shrines, besides the plentiful havelis which have now been transformed into heritage hotels in India. Also, because the area houses the largest concentration of frescoes in the world, it has been bestowed with the epithet ‘open art gallery of Rajasthan’.

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