Fatehpur

Fatehpur is located in the Shekhawati region. in the district of Sikar, was the Old capital in the state of Rajasthan. This city was established was by Nawab Fateh Khan in the year 1451 and was named after him. His son Jalal Khan, who founded the village of Jalalsar, ruled Fatehpur after him. The city was then ruled by the son of Maharaja Vijay Singh of Shekhawati, Rajkunwar Digvijay Singh and then continued to be under the rule of his descendants. The city is known for is grand castles and hence attracts tourists from all around the world.

Fatehpur is a small city where you can see and witness beauty and simplicity at the same time. It is known as the cultural capital of Shekhawati because of its grand havelis and beautiful temples. Nadine Le Prince Cultural Center, which was the former Deora Haveli, was purchased by a French Artist who transformed it into a cultural centre in 1999. The Dua Janti Balaji Dham temple of Lord Hanuman receives visitors from all around the country as it is said to grant wishes of the devotees who pray there. Many other havelis like Singhania Haveli and Goenka Haveli attract visitors from everywhere with their old and authentic charm. The Fresco paintings and murals on the haveli walls are one the main reasons why the culture of this place is rich and vibrant.

The restaurants mostly excel in serving Indian cuisines, however, they are predominantly north Indian and vegetarian.
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Day 1- Reach Fatehpur by early morning. Have a fulfilling breakfast and start on your trip. You can visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple first followed by Dau Janti Balaji Dham Temple. The peace and serenity offered by these places will leave you awe-struck. You can move on to visit the Singhania Haveli. It has some of the most amazing paintings and architectures to showcase. The Rangeen Kamra, Baithak, Bhuran, all speak of their own stories.
Day 2- You can start by visiting Saraf Haveli. It is extremely popular among the tourists and you might feel like spending some more time here, roaming around studying the beautiful paintings telling the story of Radha-Krishna. The evenings should be devoted to the cultural centre. They frequently organise music and dance shows which are a delight to watch. If you have some time left, you can lighten your pocket by visiting the street shops filled with colourful attires, well-crafted sculptures, and paintings to take home. Visit one of the local dhabas to have the famous Rajasthani Thali for dinner. The dal baati choorma and Ghewar will definitely win your heart.

Not ideal for summer season as the the temperatures rises to unbearable levels.

Sought after place by history buffs, art enthusiasts and photographers. Families and foreign travellers come in abundance to be amazed by the grand architecture and colourful culture of Rajasthan.

The best time to visit Fatehpur is either Autumn or Spring. The summers can be extremely harsh with the temperature rising up to 52 degrees Celsius. The winters are not liberal either and drops down the temperature to a mere 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. Fatehpur has seen the mercury tip touching zero degrees during winters too. The ideal time for the vacation would be either February to March when the sun starts visiting the cold chilly region again or October to November when Fatehpur bids its goodbye to the harsh sunny rays and welcomes the cool winter breeze.
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The restaurants mostly excel in serving Indian cuisines, however, they are predominantly north Indian and vegetarian.
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Fatehpur is situated on the Jaipur-Bikaner Highway. Rail routes are connected with Jaipur, Bikaner, and Delhi. You can easily find a train to reach Fatehpur from these places. The Sanganer Jaipur airport is the nearest airport to Fatehpur. Direct flights can be hailed from all major cities. The town is well connected with the state highways. It is easily accessible by other cities through Volvo and deluxe buses.
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The top places near to Fatehpur are Jaipur which is 145 km from Fatehpur, Mandawa which is located 19 km from Fatehpur, Nawalgarh which is located 34 km from Fatehpur, Agra which is located 313 km from Fatehpur, Churu which is located 33 km from Fatehpur