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MUKUNGARH |
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Built
around a temple square, a few km from Navalgarh, Mukungarh
has a magnificent fort, which is now converted, into a resort
hotel with all modern amenities. There are a few prominent
properties here in the form of havelis of Kanoria and Ganriwal,
which carried a fine example of fresco paintings. |
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MANDAWA |
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Founded
in the mid 18th century Manawa skyline today is dominated by an
imposing mirage like fort now a heritage hotel that is
maintained in the classic medieval theme with the modern
luxuries. The painted archway is painted with interesting forms
of paintings of Lord Krishna and his cowherds. The sprawling
architecture houses a different theme in different wings. The
spacious rooms are adorned by intricate interior wall paintings
and mirror work with open terrace that offers a panoramic view
of the whole town. The women folks of the Mandawa family who
lived in a royal style once used this floor. The ambiences of
those years still linger around the rooms. The Mandawa family
has a unique collection of their preserved paintings and
antiques that adorn the main huge hall in the centre of the
castle, originally the durbar hall and now an exotic lounge. The
ceremonial costumes of the family collection and the precious
arms with handle of jade and beautiful curios brought by the
British as a gift for the nobles are well placed like a showcase
of a museum. The hotel is well equipped with modern facilities
in an ethnic set-up. A night stay is an experience in itself
with thematic evenings and oriented and medieval cuisine. The
warm hospitality is touching. |
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MANDAWA - Havelis |
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Hanuman
Prasad Goenka Haveli has a depiction of Indra on an elephant
and Shiva on His Nandi Bull. Right across from it is the Goenka
Double Haveli with two gates. The haveli has monumental façade
of elephants and horses. Some of its frescos are in bad shape.
Nearby by is also Murmuria Haveli has train with a crowded level
crossing. It also shows a low flying crow above the train. The
haveli also has an imposing picture of Nehru on a horseback
holding the national flag. The Jhunjhunwala Haveli has
impressive gold leaf painted room and charges an admission fee
of Rs 10. The Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli has an impressive picture
of a Maharaja stroking his moustaches. The Binsidhar Newatia
Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and
Chokhani Double Haveli are some other havelis in the area.
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