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.
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.
