Nawalgarh has been named after its founder Thakur Nawal Singh who founded the city in 1737. The city is part of the Shekhawati region and lies 30 km from Sikar and 37 km from Jhunjhunu. The city is often referred to as the Open Air Gallery. Visitors encounter a new piece of art at every stop. Exquisitely designed havelis with beautiful frescoes have earned it the title of the Golden City of Rajasthan. Opulent Havelis are indicative of the affluence of their owners. Explicably the city is the motherland of many prominent business families in India. The original city was encircled by four walls and four gates each in different directions. The sophisticated layout of marketplaces and Havelis suggests that the original city was one of the well-designed towns of the Shekhawati region. Though the city is a lesser-known tourist destination visitors can discover many hidden treasures here. In Rajasthan, the city of Jaipur counts in the golden triangle tour packages that also have Delhi and Agra city which you can also explore.
Hidden Gems of Nawalgarh
Bala Kila Fort Aka Nawalgarh Fort
Built by Maharaja Nawal Singh in 1678 AD at the center of the city, Nawalgarh fort has fallen victim to the ravages of time. Today, it stands run down and has lost its glory. Now it accommodates few government offices and branches of a handful of banks in its precincts.
Roop Niwas Palace
Built by Thakur Kunwar Jagmal Singh Ji, Roop Niwas palace is known for its well-designed gardens and beautiful fountains. It has now been converted into a heritage hotel. It can be the best choice to experience royalty in Nawalgarh. Its bewitching beauty would make you fall in love with it.
Ananth Lal Podar Haveli
Built-in Mughal style of architecture with a pinch of British art, Ananth Lal Poddar Haveli is infamous for leaving its visitors spellbound. The walls of the Haveli is gorgeously embellished with Shekhawati-style mural paintings and decorated with interesting artifacts. Also, it is the only site in the Shekhawati region at large, that has been restored by its owner and so lavishly for that matter.
Other Attractions In Nawalgarh
There are many other beautiful places to visit in the city such as Murarka Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli, Sanganeria Haveli Chokhani Haveli, Seksaria Haveli, Bhagat Haveli, Poddar Haveli, Bedia Haveli, and Chhawchharia Haveli.
How To Reach Nawalgarh
The nearest airport, Jaipur airport, is nearly 154 km away from the concerned city. It is well-connected to other major cities around the country. After reaching Jaipur, you can go for any mode of transport such as rail, bus, or cab to reach your Nawalgarh. Before visiting above mention places, you should know about the rules and restrictions entry fees if any like the taj mahal entry fee.
If you plan to avail of rail service, Nawalgarh is connected to the rest of the country via Sikar or Jhunjh unu railway stations which are the nearest to it. After arriving at either of the two stations, you can easily hire a cab or avail of a bus service to reach Nawalgarh. Nawalgarh is well-linked to all major cities of Rajasthan via a road network.
