A town painted white, built around a lake of sparkling blue, surrounded by acres and acres of red roses, tucked in by hills on three sides and golden dunes of sand on the fourth. With a history as magical as its location, no wonder the tiny town of Pushkar is a significant destination within the province of Rajasthan. Considered Brahma's only abode on earth it is the sencond holiest city in India, ranked after Varanasi. But it's not just a temple town, there's much to explore here in this maze of whitewashed ghats, temples, ashrams and dharamshalas encircling the lake. Visit the ghats to offer prayers along with rose petals and coconuts to appease the deities, take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake, for the more adventerous at heart try some bhang lassi, attend the Pushkar Cattle Fair, do yoga at sunrise or sunset, take an exotic Camel ride, treat yourself to a massage with rose-scented oils, listen to some live music as you nurse a steaming hot cuppa at one of its many cafes, stroll through the bazaar full of interesting bric-a-brac and what ever else you do, do not miss out on eating the local delicacies.

Mandawa Lies at the heart of Shekhawati and with its cluster of hotels, is the most suitable base for exploring the region, the best of the painted towns are within a 50-km radius from here. Some of the important Havelis in Mandawa itself are Chokani, Ladia, Binsidhar, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Binsidhar Newatia haveli and the Gulab Rai Ladi Haveli .

Bissau Is a charming little oasis to the noth-west of Mandawa. Here time stands still and the atmosphere is laden with the post-colonial stupor. Its Keshargarh Fort is over 250 years old and definitely worth a dekko.

Dundlod Located around 30 km south east of Mandawa, is a quaint little town. The Dera Dundlod Quila or fort made in 1750 showcases the traditional blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Another of its attractions is the Satyanarayan temple that has a 100 ft deep well.

Nawalgarh Is one of the biggest and busiest towns in Shekhawati. Home to many of the very rich Marwari merchants, this is also the place to find some of the finest frescoes in the entire region. Check out the well restored Poddar Haveli and the little Birla Quila that it contains within, its mirrors and murals, lustrous and colourful are sure to delight. Its other attractions include the Aath haveli, Morarka Haveli, Saraogi Haveli, Sheksarai haveli and the Chaucharia Haveli.

Ramgarh Once the wealthiest of all of Shekhawati's towns Ramgarh is still called Sethon ka Ramgarh ( Ramgarh of the Merchants ). Here again you will encounter some beautiful frescoes of gods, royals and even Europeans.

Jhunjhnu The biggest town in the Shekhawati region, Jhunjhnu is the district administrative head quarters. It is located at a distance of 180 km from Jaipur and 245 km from Delhi. The town is well connected by train and road from Jaipur and Delhi. The town has decent accommodation facilities for a comfortable stay and can be an ideal base while exploring the Shekhawati region.

How To Get There??
Air : Sangner Airport at Jaipur. The area could be easily accessed through Jaipur airport.
Rail :Well connected to cities in Rajasthan. Shekhawati Express connects Delhi to Shekhawati.
Road :The Shikar and Jhunjhunu are connected to Rajasthan. The distance between Sikar and Jaipur is 114 kms.