Sort Holiday Packages By Tour by State Andaman & Nicobar Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chattisgarh Delhi Garhwal Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Uttaranchal West Bengal Hotels in State Agra [30] Ahmedabad [39] Ajmer [14] Alibaug [15] Alleppey [35] Almora [5] Alsisar [2] Alwar [10] Amritsar [33] Ankleshwar [2] Auli [1] Aurangabad [12] Badami [2] Baddi [5] Badrinath [2] Bandipur [5] Bangalore [72] Belgaum [6] Belur [1] Bharatpur [8] Bhavnagar [4] Bhimtal [6] Bhopal [11] Bhubaneswar [17] Bhuj [4] Bijapur [2] Bikaner [21] Binsar [3] Bodhgaya [9] Bundi [6] Calicut [17] Chail [10] Chamba [4] Chandigarh [41] Chennai [52] Chettinad [2] Chidambaram [1] Chikmagalur [7] Chiplun [3] Chittorgarh [4] Cochin [58] Coimbatore [11] Coonoor [10] Coorg [19] Corbett [30] Dalhousie [22] Dandeli [3] Darjeeling [29] Dehradun [20] Delhi [92] Devprayag [1] Dharamsala [9] Digha [3] Dooars [1] Gandhidham [10] Gandhinagar [3] Gangtok [41] Ganpatipule [4] Ghaziabad [5] Goa [98] Gokarna [2] Gurgaon [24] Guruvayur [7] Guwahati [10] Gwalior [6] Haldwani [1] Hampi [4] Haridwar [13] Hassan [6] Hospet [2] Hosur [1] Hubli [3] Hyderabad [54] Indore [14] Jabalpur [9] Jaipur [77] Jaisalmer [37] Jalandhar [15] Jamnagar [3] Jodhpur [45] Junagadh [1] Kabini [3] Kalimpong [11] Kanatal [3] Kanchipuram [2] Kangra [3] Kannur [6] Kanyakumari [6] Karwar [7] Kasauli [12] Kausani [6] Khajjiar [5] Khajuraho [7] Khandala [7] Kodaikanal [31] Kolhapur [11] Kolkata [38] Kollam [17] Kota [7] Kottayam [20] Kovalam [47] Kufri [8] Kullu [4] Kumarakom [26] Kumbhalgarh [5] Kundapura [3] Kutch [8] Lansdowne [2] Lonavala [33] Lucknow [12] Ludhiana [15] Madurai [11] Manali [51] Mandawa [7] Mandi [4] Mangalore [9] Mashobra [4] Masinagudi [14] Matheran [11] Mathura [7] Mcleodganj [19] Mirik [1] Mount Abu [23] Mukteshwar [8] Mumbai [101] Munnar [39] Munsiyari [2] Mussoorie [37] Mysore [31] Nagarhole [3] Nagaur [3] Nagpur [7] Nahan [3] Nainital [23] Naldehra [5] Nanded [3] Narkanda [2] Nasik [14] Naukuchiatal [3] Nawalgarh [3] Noida [7] Ooty [28] Pachmarhi [13] Palakkad [7] Palampur [5] Pali [12] Panchgani [11] Parwanoo [4] Patna [6] Pondicherry [30] Porbandar [4] Pune [57] Puri [12] Pushkar [20] Rajkot [11] Rameswaram [1] Ramgarh [4] Ranakpur [4] Ranikhet [11] Ranipet [2] Ranthambore [20] Ratnagiri [3] Rishikesh [17] Rudraprayag [1] Salem [3] Saputara [5] Sariska [2] Sasan Gir [4] Sattal [2] Shekhawati [6] Shimla [35] Shimoga [4] Shirdi [6] Siliguri [10] Solan [5] Solapur [3] Sunderbans [1] Surat [10] Thanjavur [6] Thekkady [27] Thrissur [16] Tirupati [11] Tuticorin [1] Udaipur [55] Udupi [5] Ujjain [2] Vadodara [16] Vagamon [9] Vapi [2] Varanasi [12] Varkala [21] Velankanni [4] Vellore [3] Vijayawada [4] Wayanad [31] Hotel Packages Agra Ahmedabad Alleppey Alsisar Aurangabad Bandipur Bangalore Bhimtal Chail Chamba Chikmagalur Chiplun Cochin Coonoor Coorg Corbett Dalhousie Dandeli Darjeeling Delhi Dharamshala Gandhinagar Goa Gokarna Gurgaon Haridwar Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Kabini Kasauli Kausani Khajjiar Kodaikanal Kollam Kovalam Kufri Kumarakom Kumbhalgarh Lonavala Mahabaleshwar Manali Masinagudi Matheran Mount Abu Mukteshwar Mumbai Munnar Mussoorie Nainital Narkanda Naukuchiatal Ooty Panchgani Parwanoo Pondicherry Puri Ramgarh Ranikhet Ranthambore Rishikesh Sariska Sattal Shimla Thekkady Udaipur Udupi Varkala Wayanad

SellDelhi Travels Airtickets,hotels,holiday package in india

Tour Package in india

 

Select Destination Kerala Rajasthan Kashmir uttar-pradesh taj-mahal chandigarh assam tamilnadu goa karnataka delhi nepal orissa gujarat andhra-pradesh sikkim maharashtra madhya-pradesh himachal-pradesh bihar uttarakhand west-benga royal-rajasthan beaches hill-stations wildlife monuments temples pilgrimages fairs-and-festivals travel-tips

Shekhawati

The semidesert region of Shekhawati is a colourful fantasy having a fascinating uniquely of its own. The open air art gallery, as it is popularly called is famous for its plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich artistic traditional of this region. ‘Shekhawati’, meanings the land of Shekhs clan derives its name from Rao Shekha (1433 A.D.-1488 A.D. ) a section of the Kachhwaha family of Jaipur. Earlier a part of the former Jaipur state, it now comprises of the districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Initially the region had a blank monochromatic look but with subsequent historical and social development it has blossomed into a colourful profusion of art and life for almost 2 centuries from 1750 AD to 1930 AD Havelis: Shekhawati’s magnificent havelis or mansions, built by rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style that evolved around the courtyards to ensure safety and privacy of the women folk and protection from the heat of the long and harsh summers. The havelis, painted predominantly in the blue, maroon, yellows, green and indigo have beautiful wall paintings that adorn their walls. The earlier wall paintings (1830 AD -1900 AD)were largely based on the mythological themes, depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse of everyday life. The turn of the 19th century saw the appearance of new motifs, an outcome of the Raj’s influence upon the Indian culture. Now cars, replaced elephants and traditional Indian miniatures mingled with naturalism of western paintings to produce interesting hybrid results. The mythological themes depicting gods, lithographs and photographs. Trains, cars, balloons, telephones  gramophones English   men in hunting attires and portraits of the haveli owners primely dressed were painted all over the walls-thus making the havelis interesting for both Indian and foreign travellers. Places to Visit Harsh Nath Temple (11 km): An ancient 10th century temples situated on the Harsh Nath hills. Jeen Mata Temple(29 km):Believed to have been built a thousand years ago  the temple is the venue of a colourful fair held twice in a year during  `Navaratras'. Rambagh: Founded in the late 18th century by the Poddars. The Shani Temple of the Saturday God has delicately painted frescoes. Marvelous cenotaphs of the Poddars have exquisitely painted ceilings. The Ganga Temple and some beautiful havelis add interest to the town. Jhunjhunu : The capital of Shekhawati, it is of the largest towns of the district. The town was founded by the Kayamkhani nawabs in the mid 15th century AD and remained under their control until it was taken over by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730 AD The district town has some splendidly painted havelis. Easily accessible of these are those of Narssingh Das Tibriwal,Ishwar Das-Mohan DAs Modi and the Khaitans. The most interesting monument is the Khatri Mahal (the Wind Palace) dating back to around 1760 AD with elegant lines. The Sri Bihariji Temple is noted for its lovely murals. Other places worth visiting include -Badalgarh,Jorawargarh,Mertani Baori,Kamruddin Shah ki Dargah, Birdi Chand ka Kaun,Ajit Sagar and a Jain temple. Lachhmangarh Fort: One of the most imposing forts in the Shekhawati region, Lachhmangarh commands a bird’s eye view of the town modeled to resemble the city plan of Jaipur. Founded in the early 19th century by Raja Lachhman Singh of Sikar, the town has some lovely havelis. Mandawa: Founded in the 18th century,this medieval fort dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia havelis and the street with Saraf havelis are some of the splendid examples of this region’s havelis. A shiva temple with a rock crystal lingam is also worth a visit. The fort is now converted into a heritage hotel. Mukundgarh: Known for it fine havelis, the fort is now a heritage hotel. Dundlod: Known for its fort, and a palace now running as a heritage hotel. Havelis of the Goenka family are also famous. Nawalgarh: Founded in the 18th century it has the finest of Shekhawati’s frescoes. Its two old forts and palace hotel with garden and fountains along with a host of temples known for their architecture and frescoes add interest to the town. The prominent havelis are of the Poddars, Bhagats and Dangaichs. Bagad: Home of the Rungtas,Bagad was founded by Nagar Pathans in the mid 15th century A.D. It has a reservoir built by the Ojha family. Chirawa: A popular trading town between Churu and Loharu, Chirawa is famous for huge havelis. Of particular interest are the havelis of Nand Lal Dalmia,Phool Chand Dalmia,Tara Chand Dalmia,Mangal Chand Dalmia,Duli Chand Kakrania & Nemanis. Kakrania and Poddar wells are also worth visiting. Pilani: The home of the Bridals , the leading industrialists of India. It has a large campus of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) with a beautiful Saraswati Temple,Shiv Ganga. BITS museum, Panchwati and Birla Haveli Museum are also worth visiting. Surajgarh And Kajara: Surajgarh has an impressive 18th century fort, painted temples and havelis while some beautiful 19th century havelis can be seen in Kajara. Alsisar and Malsisar: Founded in the late and mid 18th centuries respectively,these towns lie at the northern edge of Shekhawati.The angular style of frescoes in various colours make the trip to these town a memorable one. Beside the fort in Alsisar,the Jhunjhunuwala havelis and a well complex are other interesting structures. The fort,temples and havelis along the main street are also worth a visit. Bissau: Founded in the mid 18th century,Bissau has splendid chhatris of its Thakurs and finely painted havelis of Khemka,Tibriwals and Kedia. Mehansar: Founded in the mid 18th century ,the Sone-Chandi-ki-Haveli and Raghunath temple with beautiful paintings resembling the Bikaner school of art are worth seeing. Churu : Famous for the Kothar Haveli (1915 AD) Kanhayya Lal Bagla Haveli (1870 AD) having immense paintings of Dhola Maru,Sassi-Punnu, etc. and the six storeyed Surana Haveli. The distinctive features of the latter one are its beautiful windows,elegant doors-more than 1,100 in number. Salasar Balaji: A famous temple dedicated to Hanumanji is located here. Ratangarh: The massive fort, built in 1820 AD by the Raja of Bikaner-Ratan Singh, is situated on the Agra Bikaner highway. The market place is in the shape of a cross suggesting that the city was planned before construction. An array of stately havelis can be seen around the Clock Tower at the main crossing. Sardar Shahar (46 km): This enchanting desert town has elegant havelis adorned with colourful paintings and carved woodwork. Dudhwa Khara (36 km): A sprawling historical village lying in the Thar desert. Besides enchanting topography the village has huge exquisitely designed havelis.One can enjoy the rural life and camel safaris in the village. Tal Chhapar (100 km): Home to the endangered speicies of black buck and some migratory birds. Access Trains like Shekhavati Express, running between Delhi and Jaipur, Stops at Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh and Sikr. Pink City Express is another train. The distance between Jhunjhunu and Delhi is about 250 km, and the road passes via Rewari and Chirawa. Another route passes via Rohtak and Bhiwani. Other important road distances are Jaipur Jhunjhunu : about 185 km Bikaner Jhunjhunu : about 230 km Climate Conditions Area      Climate            Mean Max.             Mean Min. Summer           41.2 degree C         28.7 degree C Winter             30.0 degree C         10.5 degree C  Rainfall            45-60 cms.   Best Season    September-March   Clothing          Summer Light Tropical   Winter            Light wollen   Languages      Rajasthani, Hindi, English

Select Destination Kerala Rajasthan Kashmir uttar-pradesh taj-mahal chandigarh assam tamilnadu goa karnataka delhi nepal orissa gujarat andhra-pradesh sikkim maharashtra madhya-pradesh himachal-pradesh bihar uttarakhand west-benga royal-rajasthan beaches hill-stations wildlife monuments temples pilgrimages fairs-and-festivals travel-tips

All India Tours

All India By State Inbound Tours Adventure   Beaches Relegious Honemoon Temple Tours

 

Hot Deals

Click Holidays for more Information

Go to 3rd slide

Click Holidays for more Information

Call Our Customer Support Team

Rs.500 Off On Go Air Ticket

We wish you a very Happy New Year

Lowest Air Fare Calendar

View Your Booking

Cancel Your Booking

Group Booking

Best HolidayDeals

• Kerala Tours
• Rajasthan Tours
• Tamilnadu Tours
• Kashmir Tours
• Tamilnadu Tours
• Adventure Tours India
• Beach Tours India
• Desert Tours India
• Pilgrimage Tours India
• Ayurveda Tours India
• Buddhist Tours India
• Temple Tours India
• Sculpture Tours India
• Golden Triangle Tour
• India Heritage Tours
• Hill Tours India
• Honeymoon Tours India
• Kerala Backwaters Tour
• India Train Tours
• Trekking Tours India
• India Wildlife Tours
• Karnataka Tour
• Nepal Tour
• Orissa Tour
• Gujarat Tour
• Andhra Pradesh Tour
• Maharashtra Tour
• Chardham Tour
• Golden Chariot
• Himachal Pradesh Tour
• Sikkim Tour
• Madhya Pradesh Tour

• Hotels in Agra
• Hotels in Amritsar
• Hotels in Alwar
• Hotels in Bangalore
• Hotels in Bikaner
• Hotels in Chennai
• Hotels in Kolkata
• Hotels in Dalhousie
• Hotels in Darjeeling
• Hotels in Dehradun
• Hotels in Goa
• 
  

  Hotels in Guwahati
• Hotels in Haridwar
• Hotels in Hyderabad
• Hotels in Jaipur
• Hotels in Jaisalmer
• Hotels in Jammu
• Hotels in Jodhpur
• Hotels in Manali
• Hotels in Kanyakumari
• Hotels in Khajuraho
• Hotels in Khandala
• Hotels in Lonavala
• Hotels in Lucknow
• Hotels in Madurai
• Hotels in Mount Abu
• Hotels in Mumbai
• Hotels in Mussoorie
• Hotels in Nagpur
• Hotels in Nainital
• Hotels in New Delhi
• Hotels in Ooty
• Hotels in Pune
• Hotels in Pushkar
• Hotels in Rameshwaram
• Hotels in Rishikesh
• Hotels in Shimla
• Hotels in Srinagar
• Hotels in Tirupati
• Hotels in Udaipur

Call Us At 011-40507227

News

Explore the rare Indian wildlife or chase the highest mountains of the world. Compete with the rough terrains of himalayas on our various adventure travel packages of India. Explore Indian adventure with bikes or enjoy a jeep safari tour. Also discover the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan on a camel safari tour. We at Adventure Tours India, approved by State Government of India, are geared to cater to all the requirements of business as well as leisure travelers. Our years of experience in handling adventure tours within India have enabled us to meet your requirements.

More Travel Videoes

MembersLogin

Hotels In India

• New Delhi Hotels
• Mumbai Hotels
• Chennai Hotels
• Kolkatta Hotels .
• Goa Hotels
• Kerala Hotels
• Kashmir Hotels
• Honeymoon Special

©SellDelhi Travels . All rights reserved.

Designed By: Selldelhi Travels

• Flights|
• Visa|
• Privacy Policy|
• Terms Of Service|
• Feedback|
• Join Us |
• Projects|
• Contact Us