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 the beautiful Havelis in Rajasthan which is also called the Golden Mansion of Tonk. It is situated near Bada Kua on Najar Bagh road in Tonk City.
The beautiful exteriors belies with the exquisite opulence. It was constructed in 1824 by Nawab Ameer Khan, and later renovated by Nawab Ibrahim Ali Khan.
Looks Stunning with Lavish Interiors
From inside, this Sunheri Kothi is stunning with lavish interiors. The walls of the mansion are golden polished, which looks fascinating.
Inlay work in mirrors, colured glass, glided stucco, mosaic and lapiz lazuli, painted and polished floors reflected in the fabulous stained glass windows, leave the visitor quite bedazzled with all this superb craftsmanship.
Shishmahal – The Big Hall inside Haveli
The mansion has a big hall, which is known as ‘Shishmahal’. The walls of the hall are decorated with glass work, flower paintings, mother-of-pearl and the exquisite work of ‘Pachhikari’ & ‘Meenakari’.
Other Places to Visit in Tonk
While moving around the town, you will find many old buildings, which used to serve the British offices. If you are interested in Literature, Tonk offers a huge library that was built by the Nawab of Tonk. The library has a great collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts. you can also check out the Institute of Arabic and Persian Research.
Jama Masjid is another attraction in Tonk, which is one of the biggest mosques in India. The gigantic minarets of this mosque can be seen from a long distance.
