Get touched by Rajasthan-III
11 April 2013 1:46 AM IST
For another peek into the marvels of the open art gallery of Rajasthan: pack your bags and hit the road for the town that lies in the heart of Shekhawati region- Dunlod. A blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture awaits you at the Dunlod fort founded in 1750, merely 250 km away from Delhi.
While you are at it, why not have a taste of the royal times and travel around riding the finely bred horses or hop onto a camel safari; see the town where the fort has been converted into a heritage property offering a cosy and royal stay to the travelers. It features Diwan-e-khas (Hall of Private Audience) that has stained glass windows, fine antiques and an impressive library; along with the first floor marked as ‘zenana’ quarters that has an exquisite décor and furniture.
Its magnificence continues in the Goenka haveli, built in the year 1875 AD in the kingdom of raja of Dunlod. Explore its beautiful frescoes, fine mirror work above the windows and features of florets, and birds in the courtyard. The splendid haveli now hosts a newly established museum- Seth Arjun Das Goenka Haveli museum that curates the relics of Goenka household. The haveli symbolizes the vision of Arjun das: functional efficiency with panoramically aesthetic views from wherever you choose to stand. The wooden doors of the museum are adorned with eye catching carving that is reminiscent of the old traditional woodwork of Shekhawati.
While you are at it, why not have a taste of the royal times and travel around riding the finely bred horses or hop onto a camel safari; see the town where the fort has been converted into a heritage property offering a cosy and royal stay to the travelers. It features Diwan-e-khas (Hall of Private Audience) that has stained glass windows, fine antiques and an impressive library; along with the first floor marked as ‘zenana’ quarters that has an exquisite décor and furniture.
Its magnificence continues in the Goenka haveli, built in the year 1875 AD in the kingdom of raja of Dunlod. Explore its beautiful frescoes, fine mirror work above the windows and features of florets, and birds in the courtyard. The splendid haveli now hosts a newly established museum- Seth Arjun Das Goenka Haveli museum that curates the relics of Goenka household. The haveli symbolizes the vision of Arjun das: functional efficiency with panoramically aesthetic views from wherever you choose to stand. The wooden doors of the museum are adorned with eye catching carving that is reminiscent of the old traditional woodwork of Shekhawati.
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