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Neemrana Piramal Haveli - Shekhavati
Village Bagar, Jhunjhunu District 333023, Shekhavati, Rajasthan
Location: Village Bagar, Jhunjhunu District, Shekhavati - Rajasthan.
This was the home of Seth Piramal Chaturbhuj Makharia (1892-1958) whose fortune was made in Bombay, trading in cotton, opium, silver and other commodities. Built in the Rajasthani-colonial style of the 1920's, The Piramal Haveli is an 8-room 'non-hotel.' It is 250 kms.from Delhi and 100 kms. from Neemrana and is run by the same management.
Here, the famed traditional vegetarian cuisine of the Marwaris is served in thalis.Dinners on the sand dunes can also be arranged at a prior notice, for a minimum of 6 guests.The region of Shekhavati, where The Piramal Haveli is located, was made into an independent kingdom in 1471 by Rao Shekha (1433-1488), till 1738, when it reverted back to the Jaipur State. The Haveli has traditional courtyards enclosed by colonial pillared corridors. Frescoes of flying angels and gods in motor cars adorn the walls.
ACTIVITIES: Within Fort Walls
- Games: Playing cards, Carrom board, Chess, Badminton, Treasure Hunt, Musical Chairs.
- Library: Book reading
- Outside Fort Walls
- Tour of Shekhavati to visit frescoed Havelis.
- Visit to the Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu.
- Visit to Nawalgarh (to visit old step well & painted Havelis).
- Rajasthani dinner on the sand dunes (for a minimum of 10 guests on prior notice) or in the courtyard.
CLIMATE:
- October to April. Max. 31oC, Min. 11oC
- Summer : May & June Max. 42oC, Min 25oC
- Monsoon : July to September Max. 35oC, Min 22 oC
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