Fondly known as “open-air gallery” or “the land of Havelis” the miniature town of Nawalgarh is situated approximately 30 kilometers away from Jhunjhunu town, doing absolute justice to its name. Known as the motherland of various well-established Marwari business families, it is one of the busiest and largest towns in the Shekhawati region. Also, it is famous for Nawalgarh Fort, places, temples, and Havelis. Many consider this town the Golden City of Rajasthan. The old preserved haveli’s golden glow justifies the name. In 1797 AD, Thakur Nawal Singh Bahadur founded Nawalgarh.
In English, it interprets the Castle of Mirrors. It is an astounding edifice with one roof mural encompassing maps of Nawalgarh and Jaipur. The architectural spectacle indicated the huge mastery of the Rajput craftsmen in a craft to create detailed art.
The main courtyard of this Haveli has murals of Krishna, Shiva, and Parvati and a sitting room, Baithak, decorated in a traditional Rajasthani style.
You can glimpse various sorts of art that you can find in the southeastern portion. Also, this portion has the wonderful and best arts pertaining to Shekhawati territory.
This is a haveli that is restored to its original glory. Its murals include modern subjects and mythological scenes, including steam trains. This haveli also houses one small series of exhibits that showcases different aspects of Rajasthani life.
This complex, as suggested by the name, has eight Havelis. This mansion houses some finest murals in the range of styles in Shekhawati. This Muraka Haveli has an exterior that is richly painted with horses, elephants, and one fine pair of blue carriage, also has miniatures that showcase scenes from Lord Krishna’s life.
A combination of both Rajput and European techniques of architecture, the palace was a home for Nawalgarh’s Thakur. Presently the estate has been transformed into one elegant heritage hotel. You can abide in this heritage hotel if you wish to experience the beauty of the extravagant castle.
The Haveli boasts a varied and different selection of murals. The subjects include Queen Victoria and a European-style angel and are quirky. Also, there are scenes of Radha and Krishna on a swing. In the shape of an elephant, this haveli has a painting of seven women.
Explored by various travelers all over the world, here you can glimpse gorgeous floral arts, artwork, detailed structures, and woodwork. The Haveli has an enticement and conventional ancient-world elegance of its own.
Jodhraj Patodia Double Haveli, Khokhani Haveli, Pannalal Mansingka Haveli, Surajmal Chhauchharia Haveli, Kulwal Haveli, and The Khedwal Haveli are also worth mentioning.