Your Rendezvous With the City
The city of Jhunjhunu, founded by the Kaimkhani nawabs in the middle of the 15th century, is one of the largest towns of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The region is famous for frescoes on its grand havelies. The town enjoys the status of being an ancient and untarnished town. The tranquility of the region comes from the blessings of Kanha Pahar hills. The very name of the city evokes a sense of beauty and splendor.

Glimpses From History
The traces of History of Jhunjhunu show that each nook and corner of Jhunjhunu bespeaks the tales of chivalry and history of Rajputs. Many spots and historical monuments are a witness to the glory of of bygone eras. The tourists are attracted to the city to see the palatial mansions with fresco paintings in varied hues. Mohammed khan was first Nawab of Jhunjhunu. His sons ascended the throne in 1459. Jhunjhunu was ruled by the nawabs for over 280 years. The city was then conquered by the brave and courageous Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat from Rohila Khan, the last nawab of Jhunjhunu, in 1730. After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons and they continued to rule over it till India achieved freedom. His sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura to commemorate the memory of father. As Thakur Shardul Singh was a great believer of religion he constructed many temples such as Kalyanji Mandir and Gopinathji Ka Mandir at Jhunjhunu. A Tourist's Delight
The Attractions in Jhunjhunu are many.
Badani Chand Well : Located on the north east side of the town, the well is surmounted by four imposing minarets. Wells are regarded as temples in the deserts. There is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman at this well. The faded paintings on the minarets still grab attention.

Ajit Sagar Lake : At a distance of few kilometers, there is an artificial lake, Ajit Sagar, built by Jitmal Khaitan in 1902. The highlight of the lake is that it is fed by rainwater. It runs down from the sides of nearby Moda Pahar and rarely dries up.

Miratani Baori : The stepwell is named after a widow of Shardul Singh. This 30 m deep well is said to have sulphuric waters that can cure skin diseases. On either sides of the well, steps lead to the cool rooms where visitors can rest.

Dargah of Kamaruddin Shah : The dargah is located to the south of Kana Pahar. A ramp leading to the magnificent entrance gives a beautiful view from the top down to the town. To then east one can see the Kali Pahari. Turning to north east one can see Badal Fort and Shyamsingh Fort. You can see a madarsa (Islamic college), a mosque, a mehfilkhana and fragments of piantings with floral motifs.

Khetri Mahal : It is regarded as one of the finest buildings of Shekhawati. The palace dates back to 1770 and is believed to have been built by Bhopal Singh, the founder of Khetri. The series of arches and columns render a symmetry to the building. The palace is being compared to the Palace of Winds at Fatehpur Sikri.

Modi Havelies : Near the Khetri Mahal are the two imposing mansions opposite each other called Modi Havelies. The paintings, the Krishna legends, portrayals of rabbits, the ramp are worth seeing here.

Bhiraji Temple : To the north west of Jorawargarh fort there is this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which dates back to 1776. Inside the dome are the beautiful paintings of Krishna and Gopis, involved in raslila, battle from Ramayana and other paintings which have religious connotations.

Rani Sati Temple : To the north east corner of the town is the spectacular temple of Rani Sati fronted by two courtyards, around which you will find about 300 rooms to shelter the pilgrims. The temple apparently receives the second highest donations in India and is prominently revered by the merchant class.

Highlights of Jhunjhunu
The city is renowned for the murals, paintings and frescoes. The grand havelies of the Jhunjhunu are worth seeing because of these paintings which have varied themes. The classic murals and frescoes of the temples, mansions are exclusive. The tiles, mirror mosaics, human portraits are very beautiful to see. Besides, the city for the travelers who like to live in a tranquil rural environment. Not to Pretermit

• Buy the souvenirs for yourself or your friends and relatives. These can be unique items for gifts.
• Paintings, jewelry, crafts, pearls, gems, handicraft, handloom art, stoneware and wood carving are must to check out.
• Do not forget to see the colorful Mansa Devi mela (fair), held biannually in Chaitra (March-April) and in Asoj (September-October). Mansa Devi is an important deity of Jhunjhunu, and has a temple dedicated to her atop a hill.