A cluster of forts, havelis, and baolis - these words best introduce Dundlod, a small village situated in the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Visiting this village is like visiting an open-air art gallery that has not changed much since the time it was built. Situated in the Shekawati region of Rajasthan Dundlod acts as an ideal base for camel and horse safaris into the Thar Desert. Plus the jeep safaris into the Aravallis and the neighboring villages are popular with the tourists. Dundlod is popular for the royal equestrian and polo center too. The village of Dundlod has numerous painted havelis, some of which date back to more than 200 years. The Goenka Haveli one of the most famous havelis in Shekhawati that you should not miss.

History :
Dundlod is a tiny village lying about seven km north of Nawalgarh in the heart of the Shekhawati region. Its small fort was built in 1750 by Keshari Singh, the fifth and youngest son of a Rajput ruler Sardul Singh. Major additions were made in the early 19th century by his descendant Sheo Singh. Members of the wealthy Goenka merchant family also settled at Dundlod and their prosperity is evident in their richly painted havelis here. The beautiful chhatri of Ram Dutt Goenka and the adjacent well were both built by Ram Chandra Goenka in 1888.
 

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