Mandawa is a quaint little market town in Rajasthan, the history of which is more related to trade and commerce.  It is a fort town enriched with art and creativity. Mandawa is famous for its palatial residences of wealthy business families, commonly called havelis. Though many of these havelis are not in the best of conditions, they do not fail to attract visitors – thanks to their architectural splendour. Castle Mandawa which has now been turned into a luxury heritage hotel. Amid the golden sands, the castle stands mighty- an emblem of Mandawa’s regal past. The tour of the beautiful havelis of Mandawa is home to the region’s wealthy merchant families. Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Double Haveli, Bansidhar Newatia Haveli and Jhunjhunwala Haveli are few noteworthy pieces of architecture in the region. Mandawa is famous as an open-air art gallery. Let alone the picturesque havelis, the walls, houses etc all have been touched by art. Beautiful wall paintings, frescoes etc adorn the entire town and it is believed that this art has its origin in ancient times when the merchants from other countries crossed this route. The Harlalka Well is a place of peace and tranquillity. However, it is advised that no one should approach the well alone as it is devoid of any guard or railing. Mandawa is also a shopper’s paradise and its bustling markets have a good collection of art collectables like woodcraft items, cloth paintings, petite furniture items etc.