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"The Golden City Of Rajasthan"

Nawalgarh Tourism

Fondly known as "the land of Havelis" or "open air art gallery", this miniature town of Nawalgarh is located around 30 kms away from the town of Jhunjhunu and does absolute justice to the name given to it.

It is said that the Marwaris who were off to cosmo cities like Bombay and Calcutta in search of work, used to send their hard earned money back to their homes in Nawalgarh. When their businesses started to flourish, they sent back artists to Nawalgarh in order to build plush palaces and show off their wealth. This lead to the rich architecture of this little town in Rajasthan.

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1. Sheesh Mahal, Nawalgarh

Sheesh Mahal, Nawalgarh
Sheesh Mahal translates to Palace of Mirrors in English and this gorgeous edifice is no short of that. It is an astounding building with a ceiling mural that includes maps of Nawalgarh and Jaipur.

2. Morarka Haveli

Morarka Haveli
Unlike the Poddar Haveli, this one didn't have to be restored and hence it stands erect in its original glory. This is one of the two most visited attractions in this deserted town of Nawalgarh- the o (Read More)ther one certainly being the Poddar Haveli.

3. The Poddar Haveli

The Poddar Haveli
This haveli is not quite ancient and was built just about 90 years ago, in the 1920s under the Nawalgarhs. The Haveli boasts of some really beautiful frescoes with varied themes ranging from the illus (Read More)trations of technological marvels like the air balloon or the modern railways or the Wright brothers' attempt at flight to the paintings of Gods and Goddesses.

4. Roop Niwas Palace

Roop Niwas Palace
An amalgamation of both European and Rajput styles of architecture, this Palace was the residence of the Thakur of Nawalgarh. It is situated about one km from the Nawalgarh fort and was built by Thaku (Read More)r Roop Singh Ji and Rawal Madan Singh Ji.

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Historical Significance of Nawalgarh

Maharaja Nawal Singh founded Nawalgarh in 1674 AD at the village site of Rohili. This was before the abolition of Jagirs in Rajasthan. Many great business families of the Marwari community have their origins from Nawalgarh. Nawalgarh was a tazimi thikana of Jagmal Ji Ka Songara and the fort is very well guarded on all four sides with iron doors.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nawalgarh

The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian and offers a fabulous variety of mouthwatering dishes. The food here is such that it is suitable for the weather, availability of water, and other environmental factors of the area. The delicacies of the state are truly some of the richest, unique and most loved preparations of India. Names such as Dal Bati Churma, Moong Dal ka Halwa, Ghevar, Rabdi and numerous more are popular all across, especially in North India, with their popularity spreading beyond the confines of the state, while your visit to Rajasthan is only complete with a splendid and authentic Rajasthani thali.
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Suggested Itinerary for Nawalgarh

Day 1: Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit the Aath Havelis, Dr Ramnath Haveli Museum and Morara Haveli.

Day 2: Visit the Dundlood Fort, Kanoria Haveli, Ganeriwal Haveli and Mandawa.

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How to Reach Nawalgarh

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The nearest airport is the Sanganer Airport located in Jaipur which is well connected to major cities in the country. The most convenient way is travelling by road as Nawalgarh is connected to NH8 and NH11 which is connected to Delhi, Bikaner and Jaipur.

How to reach Nawalgarh by flight

The airport closest to Nawalgarh is Jaipur, 100 km away. It is a major airport and is well connected to all the cities of the country. You can hire a taxi from the airport to take you to Nawalgarh.

How to reach Nawalgarh by road

The roads leading to Nawalgarh are strong metaled roads, which make travelling via roadways immensely favourable. State run buses are available from the cities of Jaipur and Bikaner.

How to reach Nawalgarh by train

Nawalgarh has a railway station of its own and it is a major one. All the major cities of India are well connected to Nawalgarh via railways, hence making it easily accessible via trains.

Local transport in Nawalgarh

The city is very small and the lanes are very narrow. The best option to explore Nawalgarh would be by foot. Autos do not ply on meters and hence the prices are negotiable. The buses do not cater to all parts of the city as there are quite a lot of narrow lanes out here.

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FAQs on Nawalgarh

What is famous about Nawalgarh?

Highly renowned for its frescoes and Havelis.

What is not so good about Nawalgarh?

A little difficult to as access as the nearest airport is located in Jaipur.

Who should visit Nawalgarh?

Nawalgarh is a great place architecture lovers and those living in and around Rajasthan, though it is visited by people from all corners of the country. 

What is the best time to visit Nawalgarh?

November to March are the best months to visit this place. Nawalgarh is accessible throughout the year though the climate is at the extremes here. The summers are unbearably hot with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celcius. The winters are relatively cooler with the days having an average temperature of 26 degrees Celcius while the nights are as cool as 9 degrees Celcius. The best time to visit this place would be during the months of November to March.
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What is the local food in Nawalgarh?

The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian and offers a fabulous variety of mouthwatering dishes. The food here is such that it is suitable for the weather, availability of water, and other environmental factors of the area. The delicacies of the state are truly some of the richest, unique and most loved preparations of India. Names such as Dal Bati Churma, Moong Dal ka Halwa, Ghevar, Rabdi and numerous more are popular all across, especially in North India, with their popularity spreading beyond the confines of the state, while your visit to Rajasthan is only complete with a splendid and authentic Rajasthani thali.
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What is the best way to reach Nawalgarh?

The nearest airport is the Sanganer Airport located in Jaipur which is well connected to major cities in the country. The most convenient way is travelling by road as Nawalgarh is connected to NH8 and NH11 which is connected to Delhi, Bikaner and Jaipur.
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What are the places near Nawalgarh?

The top places near to Nawalgarh are Jaipur which is 116 km from Nawalgarh, Mandawa which is located 25 km from Nawalgarh, Shekhawati which is located 28 km from Nawalgarh, Fatehpur which is located 34 km from Nawalgarh, Agra which is located 279 km from Nawalgarh

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Rohit Shroff

6 years ago
- Do hire a guide while visiting the Havelis if you are interested in knowing in detail about the havelis.
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