India /Madhya Pradesh / Jhunjhunu / Mukundgarh

Mukundgarh is a small town that is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The town was first founded in the 18th century by the ruler Raja Mukund Singh and hence it is named after him. The town has a unique charm and visitors travel to the place to experience the rustic atmosphere of the place and also to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The main attraction in the town is the Mukundgarh Fort that was built when the town was first found. The fort has an exquisite architecture and it is built in such a design that it gives an illusion of hanging in mid air. There are numerous courtyards in the fort as well and one can walk around the place. The balconies give a pristine view of the surrounding regions. The fort has now been converted into a heritage hotel and it is a must see place while travelling to the region. Moreover the town itself has numerous havelis and buildings and these are worth the visit as well. One can find plentiful murals and wall paintings in these havelis and they are a feast for the eyes. However, nature has taken its toll on some of these paintings. The climatic conditions of the town of Mukundgarh can be classified as dry. The conditions are hot for many months of the year and extreme temperatures prevail during the summer season. The place receives very limited rainfall and this is mostly during the monsoon season for a limited period. Winters are cold and temperatures frequently drop below the 10 degrees Celsius mark during this period.

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Category : Heritage, Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 333705

STD Code: 1594

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Best Time to Visit:  October-March

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The sprawling Mukundgarh Fort has an impressive structure with spacious courtyards, overhanging balconies, huge ramparts. The interiors, embellished with extraordinarily beautiful paintings, are even more fascinating.Although there have been some renovations, still the fort retains its original charm to large extent. The fort has now been converted to a hotel. A stay at this hotel is one of the major tourist attractions in Mukundgarh. The paintings in Mukundgarh havelis feature a variety of themes ranging from mythological stories, historical events to social satires. With the arrival of the British, European style of painting influenced this Shekhawati tradition. The same becomes obvious in the frescoes of Mukundgarh.

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By Air : The nearest airport from Mukundgarh is Jaipur. Being the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is served by regular flights to and from several cities like: Delhi, Mumbai and so on.

By Train : Mukundgarh has a railway station of its own, which is linked with major stations like: Delhi, Jaipur. Mukundgarh Express connects Mukundgarh to these cities.

By BUS : Mukundgarh is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Mukundgarh by bus.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Mukundgarh is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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