Archive for November, 2009

Bagore Ki Haveli in Udaipur, Rajasthan – Haveli cum Museum with Splendid Interior and Architecture

Bagore Ki Haveli is an ancient building that stands right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. History about Bagore Ki Haveli Bagore Ki Haveli was built by Amir Chand Badwa in the 18th century. He was the Chief Minister at the Mewar Royal Court in earlier times. ...

Sunheri Kothi in Tonk, Rajasthan – Lavish Interiors and Golden Polished Walls

Tonk, a small town, lying about 96 km from Jaipur is en route to Ranthambore. This little town of Tonk is also known as the “Lucknow of Rajasthan” due to its elegance. Tonk is popular among tourists for its magnificent mosques, mansions and havelis. Sunheri Kothi in Tonk The Sunheri Kothi in Tonk is one of ...

Bapna Haveli in Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar – Famous Haveli for Historic Links and Architecture

Jhalarapatan , the city of bells , is just 6 km from the main town of Jhalawar. The entire township is located within a wall on the banks of the holy Chandrabhaga river. This town is also famous for 108 group of Temples called “Chandrawati” and Sun Temple. The Sun Temple (Padamnath Temple), the finest ...

Jhunjhunwala Haveli in Mandawa, Shekhawati – Famous For Well Furnished and Lavishly Designed Walls

Jhunjhunwala Haveli is situated in Mandawa in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It attracts tourists from entire world. The rooms of the haveli are painted in golden color and enriched with the famous wall paintings. It was built in 1859 and from then till today it has treasured the remnants of history in its well furnished ...

Jagannath Singhania Haveli in Fatehpur, Sikar – Famous for Fine Paintings and Exclusive Rooms

Fatehpur is a town in Sikar district in Rajasthan.  It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway 11. It is famous for grand havelis with frescos, which is specialty of the Shekhawati region. A number of Bawdis are also centers of attraction here. Havelis in Fatehpur The worth seeing havelis in this place are ...

Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa, Jhunjhunu – Best Maintained Havelis in Shekhawati Region

Mandawa, established in the 18th century, is a nice town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan with some of the most excellent havelis and forts. Havelis in Mandawa The terrace of Castle Mandawa (Mandawa Fort)  holds a breathtaking view of town and the semi-arid plains beyond. Through the Havelis of the Chokhani, Goenkas and the Saraf ...

Char Chowk Haveli in Laxmangarh, Shekhawati Region, Rajasthan

Laxmangarh is a town in Sikar district of Rajasthan, considered to be the mini Jaipur of  Shekhawati. Founded in the year 1862, Laxmangarh was one of the well planned cities planned by Rao Raja Laxman Singh. About 50 m north of the bus stand through the busy bazaar, a wide cobblestone path wends its way ...

Ladnun in Rajasthan – Ancient Place of Marvellous Havelis and Beautiful Narrow Streets

Ladnun is a Tehsil Headquarter in Nagaur District . It is the City of Jain Temples and one of the most visited pilgrim place of Jain community after Shri Mahaveerji. Ladnun is famous for Jain Vishva Bharati University, Jain Temples of exquisite marble work, Old Dargah of Omarshah Peer and other old temples of religious ...

Shri Chatra Bhavan and Jhala Havelis in Jhalawar, Rajasthan – A Land of Brave Chauhan Rajput Warriors

Jhalawar is the land of Jhalas – a clan of brave Chauhan Rajput warriors. It has a valiant and the unexplored treasures of history in this region are a great attraction for the adventure and scholar of history. Jhalawar region was formed as a separate principality from Kota by the descendants of Zalim Singh in ...

Bhawani Singh Ki Haveli in Bundi, Rajasthan – Famous Town For Beautiful Palaces, Cenotaphs and Amazing Baoris (Step-wells)

Magnificent gardens, step-wells, lakes and chhatris makes Bundi as picturesque as one of the beautiful miniatures. This medieval township strategically located in a valley is named after Bunda -a Mina chieftain who found the place in 1342 A.D. The town came under the Hada Rajputs. It has several baoris  (Step-wells) and havelis surrounding by four gateways ...
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