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Sightseeing
Places
Located 30-km
south-east of
Fatehpur,
founded in 1737
AD, by Thakur
Nawal Singh, a
warrior-statesman,
whose name is
enshrined in
history and
folklore,
Nawalgarh boasts
of some of the
finest frescoes
in the
Shekhawati
region. The town
exudes an old
world charm and
the colourful
bazaar has the
largest number
of painted
havelis in
Shekhawati. The
fort, now a
little
disfigured, is
yet worthy of
attention. There
are numerous
havelis worth
seeing.
Prominent among
them are the
Aath (eight)
Haveli Complex,
Anandi Lal
Poddar Haveli,
Jodhraj Patodia
Haveli,
Bansidhar Bhagat
Haveli, Chokhani
Haveli, and
Hotel Roop Niwas
Palace. The
havelis still
bear witness to
the rich and
prosperous
Marwari era of
the 19th
century. The
stone walls,
split by four
gateways, were
erected to
encircle the
town.
Nawalgarh
Sightseeing
Places
Ananadi
Lal Poddar
Haveli
This haveli,
built in the
1920s, houses a
school, but has
many fine
paintings. It is
the only haveli
in the whole
Shekhawati,
which has been
restored by its
owner.
Nawalgarh
Fort
The main
building in this
town is the
fort, founded in
1737 AD but
today it stands
largely
disfigured by
the modern
accretions. Now
it houses two
banks and a few
government
offices.
Roop Niwas
Palace
About one km
from the fort is
the salubrious
Roop Niwas
Palace. The
palace is
enchanting with
a well-laid
garden and
fountains. It
has now been
converted into a
heritage hotel.
The Aath
Haveli Complex
The complex
consisting of
the eight
havelis is worth
a visit.
The Bazar
of Nawalgarh
The bazaar is
amazingly
colourful, with
the largest
number of
havelis,
showcasing the
most beautiful
frescoes.
Climate of
Nawalgarh
Summer -
40.5°C, 26.8°C
Winter -
30.0°C, 10.0°C
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