IAMLE 2012

Day 01: Jaipur - Mandawa

(165 Kms/ 3 hrs)

Drive to Mandawa. Arrive and check in at Hotel Castle Mandawa or similar.

After lunch Afternoon, explore the nearby village Dundlod ; This quaint town is in the heart of the Shekhawati region. The fort here dates back to 1750. Steps lead up to the Diwan Khana furnished with portraits, hanging s and period furniture. It also houses a library and portraits done in European style can be seen here. The fort has now been converted into a heritage hotel. The Goenka Havelis and other Havelis are adorned with beautiful frescoes. Mukundgarh; Built around a temple square, Mukundgarh has a good handicraft market. Besides textiles, the brassware and iron scissors made here are of good quality. The fort is now a heritage property. The Kanoria and Ganeriwala Havelis carry fine examples of fresco painting. & Laxmangarh;Founded in the early 19th century by Rajas Lachhman Singh of Sikar, this town is planned on the lines of Jaipur. The grand char Chowk Haveli is reminiscen t of the properous Marwari way of life. The fort, Sawant Ram Chokhani Haveli, Mirijamal Kyala Haveli, Bansidhar Rathi Haveli, Kedia Haveli & Sanganeria Haveli adorned with beautiful fresoces.

Dinner and overnight at the Hotel

Day 02: Mandawa - Jaipur

(165 Kms / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast Check -out of the hotel and return to Jaipur enroute explore the havelis of Mandawa, worth visiting are those of Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and ladia.