Getting to Mandawa

  • Nearest Airport

    Jaipur International Airport
    Jaipur has direct daily flights from all major cities of India

  • Nearest Railway Station

    Jhunjhunu and Nawalgarh

Mandawa is easy to get to, really easy. It’s a convenient, 3-hour drive from Jaipur.

And from Delhi, it will take you under 4 hours of a pleasurable drive through the countryside, even with a small tea break. From Gurugram, even less.

For those of you flying in from other cities, choose between Delhi and Jaipur to land and take a taxi to Mandawa. To make the most of your trip, combine your visit with a stay at the Pink City.

Options…

  • Land in Jaipur and drive down to Mandawa

    Jaipur has direct daily flights from all major cities of India
    Road Route: Jaipur → Sikar → Nawalgarh → Mandawa
    Driving distance: 170 km

  • Land in New Delhi and drive down to Mandawa

    Road Route: Delhi → Gurugram → Rewari → Jhunjhunu → Mandawa
    Driving distance: 260 km

Destinations Around The Festival

Plan your vacation around the festival combining other destinations in your Rajasthan visit.

Pre-Festival

Jaipur - The Pink City

  • Wander through Amber Fort, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar.
  • Shop in the vibrant old city bazaars for textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts.

Shekhawati - The Open-Air Art Gallery

  • Visit Nawalgarh, Dundlod and Mukundgarh.
  • Explore fresco-painted havelis, ancient stepwells, and hidden stories before reaching Mandawa.

Post-Festival Trails

Desert Trail

  • Mandawa → Bikaner (3 hrs): Discover Junagarh Fort, the unique Camel Research Farm, and taste the famous Bikaneri Bhujia.
  • Bikaner → Jaisalmer (6 hrs): Marvel at the Golden Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, and enjoy a desert sunset.
  • Jaisalmer: Stay 1-2 nights in a desert camp with folk music and stargazing in the dunes.

Shekhawati - The Open-Air Art Gallery

  • Mandawa → Pushkar (4.5 hrs): Visit the sacred Brahma Temple, holy Pushkar Lake, and bustling bazaars.
  • Pushkar → Ajmer → Udaipur (6 hrs): Stop at the revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah and explore Chittorgarh Fort on the way.
  • Udaipur: Spend 2 nights by Lake Pichola with boat rides, the majestic City Palace, and serene Jag Mandir.