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Located in the heart of exotic Shekhawati region
famous for its beautiful heritage havelies and colorful frescos art works.
Those frescos displays religious paintings to the erotic; from copies of
popular English prints to witty social satire, rendered in the inimitable
style of the local artist.
Castle Mandawa is centrally located in Mandawa, the former capital of the
Shekawati Region. This beautiful palace cum castle was is residence of the
Royal Family of Mandawa, a major part of the castle is still residence of
the royal family. And the rest of the castle is converted into a luxurious
heritage hotel. The members
Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of the old and
the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed balconies, blend with
modern comforts in old-world rooms. Family portraits, antique cannons and
arms add to the charm of this family-run resort where tradition still runs
strong. Even time is measured by a different clock... a huge brass gong
struck by the resident timekeepers at the fort every hour!
Explore Castle Mandawa at your own pace. Spend a leisurely hour over a drink
in the colonial verandah that accommodates the bar, or relax in the cosy
comfort of the Diwankhana, the formal drawing room decorated with family
portraits and an array of antique armour.
Location : Mandawa is easily accessible by Roads & trains. Jaipur is just
168 kms, Jaipur has a International airport & has connectivity to all major
destinations bye regular flights and express trains. Road network is also
good.
Delhi is just 240kms from Mandawa,
Bikaner is just 190kms from Mandawa. The nearest railhead is Mukundgarh
which is just 14 kms.
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ACCOMMODATION
Castle Mandawa has total 70 elegantly appointed rooms. The room are
spacious, airy and tastefully furnished.
All the rooms are unique in design and themes. The room categories
includes Royal Suites, Luxury Suites, Deluxe Rooms, Standard Rooms. Staying
at Castle Mandawa is a royal experience.
A
rare blend of modern comfort in medieval surroundings!
Part of the excitement of staying at Mandawa is a sense of discovery at
every turn. Battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a
whimsical peacock weathervane, an arched window that overlooks the verdant
garden visited by peacocks. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room
offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, while the turret room
boasts of walls that are 7 feet thick! Looking out from the windows of the
turret room it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed
freely here.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Castle Mandawa has a garden restaurant and an indoor restaurant which serves
delicious multi-cuisine dishes.
At Mandawa, simple pleasures leave a listing impression... whether it is a
quiet breakfast on a terrace offering great views of distant temples and
cenotaphs, a leisurely lunch in the mural-painted dining room, sundowners
sipped in the congenial setting of the verandah bar, or an alfresco dinner
under the stars, entertained by Rajasthani folk singers and dancers. Every
meal becomes a memorable occasion.
One of the highlights of the stay at Castle Mandawa is the royal repast. A
candle lit dinner on the lawns, or around a bonfire in the rear courtyard,
is climaxed by the performance of a fire dancer who sways to the hypnotic
beat of traditional drums.
The other facilities available are verandah bar, conference facilities and an ayurvedic centre.
The hotel also organizes camel and horse rides, jeep safaris, gala dinners,
puppet shows and folk dances, traditional welcome with tilak and garlands,
theme weddings, turret dinners and a heritage walk of Mandawa.
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