Nawalgarh is one of the biggest and busiest towns of
Shekhawati. Founded in 1737 by Nawal Singh, a son of Shardul Singh, Nawalgarh
saw a series of rulers who managed, by dint of their sharp political acumen, to
keep the state together as many of their neighbors gradually came apart.
Therefore, it was able to attract a number of rich Marwari merchants who built
many richly painted havelis here.
Poddar Haveli The Poddar Haveli has been turned into a museum. Although the haveli is not very old – it was built around the 1920s – the murals have been carefully restored to their original glory. The museum also exhibits wedding costumes of different communities of Rajasthan. As for the other murals, it seems the Nawalgarh artists had much greater freedom in choosing their themes. For instance, there are pirated editions of Ravi Varma’s works and imaginative illustrations of a whole range of early 20th century technology such as the air balloon, the Wright brothers’ attempt at flight, motorcars, modern railways and sewing machines.
Bala Qila The painted ceiling of a small room in the fort called Bala Qila stands out in terms of artistic brilliance. The room, studded profusely with mirrors, is circular, about 8 ft in diameter and almost as high. The murals, lustrous and colorful, depict an artist’s impression of the cities and armies of Jaipur and Nawalgarh in the 1850s.
Aath Haveli Here is where you can see a long train with one passenger per compartment, a woman feeding a child and at the same time doing her make-up and a couple making love.
Morarka Haveli
Morarka Haveli is right across the back street from Aath Haveli, and it has one of the most elegantly and finely sketched paintings. Two prominent frames show the celebration of traditional festivals like the Teej and Gangaur.
This club Mahindra property is for those who love the remote areas and are willing to compromise with some of the comforts. The food served is of average quality. My son loved the children’s activity. Children will love the puppet show and some of the indoor games. There is pottery making to for those who want to make their hands muddy. The staff is very good and tries to solve your problems. If you want to just chill, laze around and enjoy the personalized care, then this is the place for you. Dance and bonfire is arranged around 7:30pm. Rajasthani Mehndi by Kavita is exquisite. In winters, you can sit in the lawns and have your meals. Well maintained property. Taking evening walks in the town is a must to see old havelis of Nawalgarh. The swimming pool is worth checking out and if you have kids, they would surely enjoy playing around in the pool. The efficiency of the hotel staff is unsurpassed and the place is a must visit if you like old palaces and havelis. I would recommend this resort to those who love Rajasthan and want to see the colors of Rajasthan. This place is surely worth a visit for those who want to relax. If you want an activity packed weekend then you may choose another destination.
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