Weather
In Summer:41.2 C (Max) - 29 C (Min)
In winter: 30 C (Max) - 10.5 C (Min)
Rainy Season : from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (Upton 90%)
Rainfall: 45-60 cms.
Our suggestion: Best time to visit : Sept. to March.

Hot Attraction
Havelis of the Rajputs and the Marwaris.
Although the region has lost its importance as a centre of trade, its importance today lies in the splendidly frescoed havelis or mansions- mostly constructed by the prosperous merchants, between the 18th and 20th centuries.

Shekhawati History
The Shekhawati region lies north of Jaipur. This was the land where Marwari businessmen started constructing their mansions or havelis in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The two major communities of this region were the Rajputs and the Marwaris - or one with the will to fight and die for his honour and the other a businessman. During the British period, trade rivalry pushed the Marwaris to port, but the love for their land was still very strong. While wars and treaties decided the fate of a few and the conditions of the peasantry remains the same.

Some major attractions of Shekhawati

Shekhawati is known for its well decorated havelis and buildings. Chokhani Haveli and Jhunjhunwala Heavily are the two major attractions of this place.

Chokhani Haveli: The haveli is situated in Mandawa and Nawalgarh city of Shekhawati and known for the beautiful wall paintings. The inner portions of the haveli are closed for the public view but the haveli can be viewed from its outer portion that clearly depicts the traditional art forms of the place.

Jhunjhunwala Haveli: This haveli is situated in the Mandawa region and attracts tourists from entire world. The rooms of the haveli are painted in the golden colour and enriched with the famous wall paintings.

Other Attractions: Other major attractions of this place are Nawalgarh, Mukandgarh, and Fatehpur and are known for their well designed and decorated havelis. The havelis are painted using blue, yellow, maroon, green and indigo colours. The walls of the haveli are decorated with the colourful paintings based on the mythological themes.

Festivals in Shekhawati: Shekhawati festival includes Ganesh Chaturthi, Kajli Teej, Kota Dushehra but the main festival of Shekhawati better known as ' Shekhawati Festival' is organized on 10th and 11th February every year and this is the best way to explore the place extensively. The major events of this festival are: Camel and jeep safaris, Farm visits, Rural games, Cultural programs, Haveli competitions.

Shopping in Shekhawati: In the shopping list, wall paintings always comes first and is readily available at all the shops in Shekhawati. Apart from this the handmade shoes and 'bandhani' or tie & dye articles are the two most important things to purchase.

Traveling in the Cities of Shekhawati region: Jeeps, metered auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw and tangas are some medium to traveling in the cities of Shekhawati region. Swagat Tours & Travels also offers Shekhawati Jeep Safari Tour to travel around the region of Shekhawati.

How To Get There

By Air : Nearest airport is Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, 150 km away from Shekhawati city, connected by frequent flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Udaipur and Jodhpur.

By Rails: Jaipur is the nearest major railhead from the Shekhawati region. Many towns of Shekhawati are connected by rail to Jaipur.

By Road: Shekhawati is well connected to Jaipur, Bikaner and the major cities of Rajasthan through wide network of roads.