SIKAR
Sikar was the wealthiest thikana (feudatory) under the jaipur state. The 17^th century the Jaipur sate. The 17^th century fort here, was built when Sikar was an important trading centre.

Sites worth visiting here are the market, the clock tower and the painted Biyani, Murarka and Somani havelis. These is one Haveli painted only in blue, quite like the typical Chinese blue and white porcelain. Worth a visit also are the Sagarmal Sodhani Haveli, Madho Niwas Kothi, the Jubilee Hall and the Fort.

The Jain temple as also the temples of Gopinath and Raghunath and Madan Mohan deserve a visit. In the neighbourhood lie the Jeen Mata temple and Harsh Nath temple.

NAWALGARH
Founded in 1737, by Thakur Nawal Singh, this town boasts of some of the finest frescoes in the Shekhawati region. The town has a colourful bazaar and a fort, now a little disfigured, yet worthy of attention. There are numerous Havelies; prominent among them are the Aath (eight) Haveli, complex, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli, Chokhani Haveli and Hotal Roop Niwas Palace.

LACHHMANGARH
Founded in the early 19^th century by Raja Lachhman Singh of Sikar, this town is planned on the lines of Jaipur, with roads at right angles and roundabouts. The grand Char Chowk Haveli is reminiscent of the prosperous Marwari way of life. The fort, Sawant Ram Chokhani Haveli, Mirijamal Kyala Haveki, Bansidhar Rathi Haveli, Kedia Haveli & Sanganeria Haveli adorned with beautiful frescoes.

DUNDLOD
This quaint town is in the heart of the Shekhawati region. The fort here dates back to 1750. Steps lead up to the Diwan Khana furnished with portraits, hangings and period furniture. It also houses a library and portrains done in European stype can be seen here. The fort has now been converted into a hotel. The Goenka Havelis and other Havelis are adorned with beautiful frescoes.

KHETRI
Founded in the 18^th century, khetri was the second wealthiest Thikna under Jaipur and is known for the painting adorning the Raghunath temple and the Bhopalgarh fort. Site not to be missed are the Panna Lal Shah Ka Talab(water tank), Rama Krishna mission, Sukh Mahal and Hari Singh Temple. Ajit Sagar, Rameshwar Das Baba ka Ashram at Bassi and Baghore Fort constitute the excursions one can take from here.

JHUNJHUNU
Here the notable havelis are Nar Singh Das Tibrewal, Ishwar Das and Mohan Das Modi and the  Khaitan Haveli. The Khetri Mahal and Bihariji Temple are also finely frescoed. Laxmi Nath Temple, Mertani Baori, Qamrudin Shah ki Dargah, Ajeet Sagar, Birdi Chand Well and Badalgarh are other worth visiting.

MANDAWA
Founded in the mid 18^th century, Mandawa’s skyline today is dominated by an imposing mirage like fort now turned into a hotel. A painted archway decorated with Lord Krishna and his cowherds leads to the bazaar. The terrace of castle Mandawa offers a panoramic view of the town. The Mandawa family’s collection includes ceremonial costumers and precious arms with handles of jade. The havelis worth visting are those of Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia.

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