Activities in the Resort

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Rajasthani Folk and Puppet Shows

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The Resort features a Puppet Show and Rajasthani ‘Bhopa’ music every evening which can be enjoyed along with a roaring bonfire and barbecue. Thematic folk arrangements can be organized on prior requests.

 

Vintage Cars

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A fleet of Vintage Cars, owned by the Desert Resort is parked in its premises and is available for short rides in the vicinity of the Resort.

 

Horse Rides and Stables

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Escorted rides are available on well groomed Horses, dressed in the in-house stables of the Resort. Longer multiple day Horse Safaris are also organized on prior request by a group of guests.

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Local Art and Craft

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‘Mandana’ and ‘Leppai’ and other village crafts are performed by local women artisans at the Resort and can be viewed and also learnt by the guests.

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Resort’s Dairy

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The Desert Resort owns its dairy farm where guests can view and learn the traditional techniques of the cows being milked.

 

Oasis and Farms

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A silent and peaceful walk around the Oasis and the Farms in the resort premises is a treat in the local terrains and its habitat. Flocks of migratory birds are attracted by the oasis irrigated by recycled water whereas the Farm is a huge highlight catering to the vegetable and pulse requirements of the Resort.

 

Indoor and Outdoor Sports

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Many indoor and outdoor sports like Volley Ball, Badminton, Cricket, Soft Ball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming, Billiards, Snooker, Carom and other Board Games are made available on request. A huge playground for kids remain to be a highlight at the Resort premises.

 

Spa and Ayurvedic Massages

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An array of rejuvenating therapies and Ayurvedic Massages are readily available at one of the most exotic and finest spa at ‘Castel Mandawa’

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Adventure and Activities around the Resort

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Fresco Trails at Mandawa

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The Fresco Trails at Mandawa takes you to ‘Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli’, ‘Laksminarayan Ladiya Haveli’, ‘Chowkhani Haveli’ and ‘Mahanlal Saraf Haveli’. Castle Mandawa undoubtedly is the finest place in Mandawa to witness the exceptional culture of Frescos.

 

Camel Back and Cart Rides

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Exploring the romantic Sand Dunes on the back of the ‘Ship of the Desert” – a Camel is a good idea to acquaint yourself with the Desert experience. Camel back and Cart Rides are easily available around The Desert Resort.

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Desert Jeep Safaris

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A semi arid region – Mandawa offers a blend of a bit of greenery and Sand Dunes where active holidays like Jeep Safaris can be conducted travelling through the countryside taking you to the nearby Dunes.

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Adventure Holidays

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Various group adventure activities like Commando Rope Walk, Parasailing, Climbing, Zorbing, Burma Bridge, Camel and Dune Sledge, Flying Fox, Rappelling and Monkey Crawl are conducted under supervision and control by trained instructors and are organized on a prior request around the resort.

 

Local Girls’ School

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The Mandawa family supports a Girls’ School where guest interaction and participation in various school activities are organized on prior requests.

 

Local Town Market

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Mandawa consists of a small attractive market selling mainly brass products, colorful textiles, handicrafts, antiques and traditional furniture as well.

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Excursions near Mandawa

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In the vicinity of Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region, exist many towns famous for their Havelis, Forts and Temples depicting Frescos.

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Dundlodh (15 Kms)

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Jagathia Haveli, Satyanarayan Temple and Dundlodh Fort and Palace.

 

Fatehpur (20 Kms)

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Chamariya and Singhania Haveli, Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Geori Shankar Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli and Harikrishan Das Sarogi Haveli.

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Nawalgarh (25 Kms)

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Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli, Bhagton Ki Haveli, Aath Haveli and Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli.

 

Parsurampura (35 Kms)

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Best preserved and oldest paintings in the Shekhawati region.

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Famous Ancient Temples

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The region is highly famous for its holy pilgrimage places and sacred temples where thousands of devotees get together throughout the year for blessings. The most popular being Rani Sati Dadi Mandir (30 Kms), Khatu Shyamji (60 Kms), Salasar Balaji Hanuman Mandir (70 Kms), Jeen Mata Mandir, and picturesque Harsh Pahadi famous for its 6th Century temples (80 Kms).

 

Tal Chappar Sanctuary

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About 70 Kms away from Mandawa is ‘Tal Chappar’ – a sanctuary which is a refuge to the most elegant antelope encountered in India – The Black Buck. This open grassland consists of the largest population of Black Bucks  and an excellent habitat for animals like Blue Bulls, Desert Cats, Foxes, Cinkaras and a variety of migratory birds.