Mukundgarh is a part of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known for the evidence it bears of its medieval past. It has a good handicrafts market and the Jhunjhunwala haveli with stories of Krishna and Sukhdev. The 18th century fort is now a hotel.
One can shop for local handicrafts. Besides textiles, it is renowned for brass and iron scissors. Worth visiting are the Kanoria and Ganeriwala havelis. This is the town where the finest of Shekhwati's frescoes can be seen. It's havelis still bear witness to the rich and prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. |