The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is very popular for its exquisite havelis and painted mansions that are centuries old but still retain their regal charm. Travel to Shekhawati that has been given the sobriquet of the an 'open air museum' and you would be more than welcome at the Shekhawati Hotels that replicate the colorful frescoes found in the havelis. Indeed some of the hotels in Shekhawati are the heritage havelis that have been converted for the purpose of giving the tourists a feel of the royal past of Rajasthan. Some of the hotels in Shekhawati that deserve a mention are:
Mukandgarh Fort Hotel
Constructed by Raja Mukand Singh in the 18th century, the Mukandgarh Fort in Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, is known for its traditional ambience and beautiful Shekhawati paintings. There are 45 rooms and 4 suites in the Mukandgarh Fort Hotel. The rooms are furnished in royal style and have modern amenities including attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water.
The multi-cuisine restaurant at the Mukandgarh Fort Hotel offers delicious meals and the hotel also has well-equipped conference and banquet facilities. Camel safaris, jeep safaris, sand dune dinners, cultural shows and heritage walks are other attractions of a stay at the Mukandgarh Fort Hotel, in Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India.
Roop Niwas Palace
Located in Nawalgarh in Shekhawati, Rajasthan, the Hotel Roop Niwas Palace is a combination of European and Rajasthani architectural styles. A residence of the royal family of Nawalgarh the palace was converted into a hotel by Rawal Madan Singh in the 20th century. The Hotel Roop Niwas Palace has 29 double rooms and 1 suite. The rooms are furnished in lavish royal Rajasthani style.
The restaurant at the Hotel Roop Niwas Palace serves traditional Rajasthani and Indian cuisine. The hotel is surrounded by gardens with private cottages and also has a swimming pool and billiard room. Guests at the Hotel Roop Niwas Palace in Shekhawati, Rajasthan can also enjoy camel rides, heritage tours and nature walks.