Jaipur, Sept. 17 -- Over 662 historic havelis in the districts of Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu have been identified for inclusion under the Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme, aimed at making the region even more attractive to tourists.
Shekhawati, a favourite tourist destination that recorded a footfall of 1.9 crore visitors in the first half of the current year, is renowned for its heritage havelis (mansions). These living monuments of Shekhawati's glorious past reflect diverse aspects of life contemporary lifestyle, warfare and bravery under erstwhile princely rulers, socio-cultural rituals, faith, and spirituality.
The architectural grandeur and masonry work in these 17th to 19th century structures built by royals and wealthy Marwar...