Mandawa, a quaint little town in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, is famous for its many havelis and the Mandawa Fort. Thakur Nawal Singh constructed the Mandawa Fort in 1755 AD. Visitors must pay Rs 500 to enter the fort, which has been converted into a heritage hotel. Around Mandawa, there are a lot of havelis. The Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, the Goenka Double Haveli, the Murmuria Haveli, and the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli are the most notable of these havelis. The walls and ceilings of all the havelis are beautifully painted with frescoes. The paintings depict a wide range of interesting themes, including Rajput rulers, traditions, mythological events, and even common daily occurrences. While many havelis are in use and not open to the public, some frescoes can be seen from the street. Mandawa was once a trading post on the ancient caravan routes connecting China and the Middle East. Many merchants settled in this region and built havelis as a result of the thriving trade. Despite the departure of several traders, the havelis remained. Several havelis were restored and eventually turned into hotels. These havelis continue to be the main draw for visitors to Mandawa.