Churu, Rajasthan |
| Renowned for the grand Kothar Haveli and Kanhaiya Haveli, with marvellous life size paintings of Dhola Maru, Sassi Punu etc., Churu is located in Rajasthan state, in northwestern India. Founded in 1620 AD by Churu, a chieftain of the Jats (an agricultural people of northern India), the town has a hospital and a college affiliated with the University of Rajasthan. Churu district (16,829 sq. km) comprises a semi-arid sandy plain, watered only by the Katli River in the northeast. The rolling sand hills of the district's southwest portion form part of the Bagar tract, where the breeding of sheep, cattle, and camels is extensive. Bajra (pearl millet), gram, and pulses are the chief crops; gypsum deposits are worked. |
Prime Attractions of Churu |
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Ratangarh The mammoth fort, built in 1820
AD by the Raja of Bikaner- Ratan Singh, is situated on the Agra-Bikaner
Highway. The market place is in the shape of a cross suggesting that the
city was planned before construction. An array of stately havelis can be
seen around the clock tower at the main crossing. |
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Salasar Balaji A famous temple dedicated to
Lord Hanuman is located here. Salasar is in district Churu. Situated at
Jaipur -Bikaner Highway, it is one of the well-known pilgrimages of
India. It is said that Lord Balaji fulfills all desires of devotees.
Lakhs of devotees visit this temple every year. |
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Surana Haveli The six-storeyed, enormous
building has artistic windows and elegant doors that are more than 1,100
in number. |
Excursions from Churu |
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Dudhwa Khara (36Km.)A sprawling historical village lying in the Thar Desert. Besides enchanting topography, the village has huge, exquisitely designed havelis. One can enjoy the rural life and camel safaris in the village. |
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Sardar Shahar (46Km.)This enchanting desert town has exquisitely beautiful havelis adorned with colourful wall paintings and carved woodwork. |
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Tal Chhapar (100Km.)This small lake is abode of the endangered species, black bucks and some migratory birds. |
Climate - Churu |
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Rainfall 45-60 cms. |
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Summer 40.5 C 26.8 C |
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Winter 30.0 C10.0 C |
General Information - Churu |
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Location 52-km From Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
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Best Time September To March. |
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Area 16,829 sq. km |
Clothing - Churu |
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Summer light tropical. |
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Winter light woollen. |
Shopping - Churu |
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Where to Shop There are many local shops
selling regional handicrafts, tie and dye fabrics and furniture. There
is a thriving industry in antique-looking souvenirs. The town is a local
market for wool, millet, gram (chick-pea), cattle, and salt and has
cottage industries that include handloom weaving, pottery and leather
manufacture.
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Suggested tour packages of Rajasthan |
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