Shekhawati

The semi-desert Shekhawati region is renowned for its magnificent painted havelis, built by merchants who made their fortunes supplying camel trains passing through from the ports of Gujurat. Although the trading posts have long lost their importance, such is the splendour of the havelis that the region has been dubbed ‘the open-air gallery of Rajasthan’. The region also boasts the obligatory Rajasthan fort, a couple of minor castles, distinctive wells, chhatris (tombs) and a handful of interesting mosques.