The impregnable Mehrangarh Fort, which rises above the city, is one of the largest forts in India. As impressive as it is, as a well preserved heritage structure, there's so much more to discover inside. One of the highlights is the museum, which houses an outstanding collection of fine and applied arts from the Mughal period of Indian history. It even has the only professional museum shop in India.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jawai Bandh, India's last great Palace, was constructed between 1929 and 1944. Constructed in what can loosely be described as the Indo-Art-Deco style, this magnificent edifice with 347 rooms is the world's largest private residence when it opened its doors as a royal residence in 1944. Named after The Late His Highness Maharaja Umaid Singhji.
Situated on the hillock, about 28.3 km from Jawai Royal Hotel, this ancient Teerth is believed to be constructed during 370 A D by Veerdev Shresti. In 1335, devotees from Sevadi rennovated it. Here ancient Idols, Wells & ruins of royal palaces depict that once upon a time, this place must have been a vibrant, lively society of religious & cultured people.
Mandore was the capital of the Marwar region before Jawai Bandh was founded but now it's in a miserable condition. There's an old fort, as well as an eclectic collection of temples and cenotaphs, and a small museum, in the Mandore Gardens. It could be a really attractive tourist spot if it was properly maintained.
Machia Biological Park will be opened for public in March which will thus put Jawai Bandh on the eco-tourism map of the country. Spread over 41 hectare, the Rs 32.30-crore biological park will house lions, tigers, jackals, hyenas, desert cats and desert foxes from different zoos across the country.
Ghanta Ghar also known as the clock tower. Beside the tower, there in the Sardar Market that is trusted by tourists for shopping. From this market, you can purchase Rajasthani textiles, clay articles, miniature camels and elephants, marble inlay work and classic silver and gold jewelry.
Ranakpur Jain temple is about 50.8 kms from Jawai Royal Hotel. Ranakpur Jain Temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara is a Śvētāmbara Jain temple at Ranakpur dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. The temple is located in a village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan.
Even closer, this shrine is located at a distance of just 15.7 km and it shows you the brilliance of Jain architecture. It is a beautiful place where you can find peace and solitude, if you want, you can also stay here. It comes under the boundaries of Sumerpur and is one of the most visited temples of Jain people in Rajasthan.
Kumbhalgarh (literally "Kumbhal fort") also known as the Great Wall of India is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, just about 80 km from Dera Jawai. It is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. It was built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha.
