Jhunjhunu is one of the important tourist destinations in Rajasthan. with a host of local attractions and an interesting history it has been the center of attraction for the tourists for ages.

Location of Jhunjhunu: This district is located in the northern part of Rajasthan. It is easily accessible from all the leading cities of Rajasthan.

History of Jhunjhunu: The tales of Rajput bravery and courage are predominant in every part of the district. Jhunjhunu is itself a part of the Shekhawati Region. However, the exact time of the foundation of the district is still unknown. As far as its early history is concerned it is believed that it was ruled by the Chauhans. The early rulers were always engaged in wars to protect their kingdom. Later such a scenario altered. In 1450 Mohammed Khan and Samas Khan, his son defeated the Chauhans and captured Jhunjhunu. From then on the Nawabs went on ruling on the state. Ultimately the rule of the nawabs came to an end when in 1730 Shardul Singh occupied Jhunjhunu.

Till date he is considered one of the greatest diplomats and administrators in Rajasthan. He is immortalized in the history of Jhunjhunu and so are his five sons. After him his kingdom was divided amongst his five sons and this administration was called the "Panchpana."

Travel Information on Jhunjhunu: The nearest airport of Jhunjhunu is situated at the Jaipur airport. Buses from government stand run to Nawalgarh and throughout Shekhawati at regular intervals. Travelers can also reach Bikaner and Delhi by availing the buses. Apart from the government private buses also ply on the same routes and more. Two train services arrive at the station on the southern edge of town from Sikar via Nawalgarh (three of them from Jaipur), and the Shekhawati Express runs in the other direction, making a stop at Jaipur.

Local transports include auto rickshaws, which can be hired for touring the place. The local tourist office is attached to the RTDC Tourist Bungalow at Mandawa Circle, occupies a large new building on the western outskirts. Bicycles can be rented from a small shop near the park in the south. Taxis gather at a rank outside the bus stand.

Accommodation in Jhunjhunu: The services at the hotels in Jhunjhunu include well-furnished rooms, dining facilities, cars on hire, laundry, recreational services, sightseeing tours and several other amenities. The accommodation at Jhunjhunu includes a range of heritage hotels as well as budget hotels. These are well-maintained hotel with large, clean rooms, restaurant and Internet access. The rooms in these hotels are fully provided with all kinds of modern facilities. Being a district Jhunjhunu comprises a lot of towns and cities that have the accommodation units here. Irrespective of whether it is a luxury hotel or a budget one the hospitality of the Rajputs is so evident.

Jhunjhunu City: The city is an important center historically. Most striking mansions of the city are located around Nehru Bazaar. Apart from being a popular tourist destination it is also of commercial importance. Modi Havelis, Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewala Haveli, Khetri Mahal, Forster Gunge and several others are located within the boundary of the city.

Places of Interest in Jhunjhunu: The local attractions in Jhunjhunu comprise of:
• Seth Ishwardas Mohan Das Modi Haveli
• Six Havelies of Tibrewala
• Makbara of Nawab Samaskhan
• Nar Singh Das Tibrewala Haveli
• Jorawar Garh
• Bihari Ji Temple
• Shri Ram Jait Ram Tibrewal haveli
• Khetri Mahal (A Wind Palace)
• Kamruddin Shah Ki Durgah
• Captain Henry Forester`s son`s Majaar
• Badalgarh Fort
• Mertani Ji Ki Bawari
• Laxmi Nath Temple
• Khetan Haveli
• Khetan Bawari (Stepwell)
• Rani Sati Temple`
• Birdi Chand`s Well
• Ajeet Sagar
• Bala Bux Tulshan Haveli
• Moda Hill Resort - Sunrise Point
• Samas Talab
• Makbara of Nawab Rohilla Khan

In case the travelers are interested in shopping then there are several markets that sell the local handicrafts. Tie and dye works, lattice works and others are sold here.

Moving from Jhunjhunu: Around the Jhunjhunu city there are several places of interest. While some of these are quaint towns the others are ancient districts. Kota, Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Fatehpur are perfect places for such excursion tours. Transportations are easily available from the city to tour these places.

Accommodation in Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu is a district in Rajasthan. Towns and cities like Bagar, Nawalgarh, Surajgarh, Alsisar and Mandawa are part of this district. To cater to the travelers who come to Jhunjhunu and check out the places of interest in this district will have numerous hotels to put up a stay. Jhunjhunu was primarily a Rajput kingdom. As a result the services offered here reflect the Rajasthani hospitality. As is the case with most of the Rajasthani districts here too the tourists will come across a number of heritage hotels.

Some of the hotels in Jhunjhunu district are as follows:-
Jamuna Resort: With 14 rooms the hotel also offers restaurant, swimming pool, garden, safari and sightseeing tours.

Hotel Shiv Shkhawati: There are 18 rooms for the guests. Restaurant, guided tours, Internet, power back up and other services are also offered to the guests.

Sangam: In case the travelers are looking for a hotel that serves vegetable meals then this has to be the place to be. The usual services, such as, rooms with attached bathrooms, laundry, dining, car rentals and others are offered to the visitors.

RTDC Hotel: The best feature of this accommodation unit is that it offers both well-furnished rooms and dormitories. There are services like restaurant, room service, sightseeing and others.

The Piramal Haveli: It is located in Bagar and was built in 1928 in Rajasthani colonial style. It was the haveli of wealthy Marwari Merchant Sheth Piramal Chaturbhuj Makaria. It is now a heritage hotel. Village tour, library, indoor games, excursion, sand dune dinner and others are part of the services at this hotel. The striking feature of this hotel is the unique frescoes.

Surajgarh Fort: For the travelers Tikaraj Aishwarya Katoch, son of Princess of Jodhpur and his wife have lovingly restored a four-acre fortified Palace Surajgarh. This hotel is located in the quaint village of Surajgarh. Here the guests can gain the experience of living like a Maharaja. Amenities, such as, traditional Sailana recipes, swimming pool, recreation, village haat, horse and camel ride, excursion, conferences are made available to the travelers.

In the Alsisar region there is Indra Vilas for staying. At Nawalgarh the tourists will have a host of choices, such as, Roop Niwas Kothi, Apani Dhani, Dera Dundlod Fort, Mukundgarh Fort and others.

There are accommodation units at Mandawa too. While hotels like Hotel Castle Mandawa and Singhasan Haveli are heritage hotels The desert resort, RTDC Hotel Haveli and others are also available for the guests.