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Churu City
Your Rendezvous With the City
Close to Bharatpur in Rajasthan, a jat named Chuhru founded a small town in 1620 A.D. It is our present Churu. Churu comes in discussion when we talk of painted walls, center of trade and commerce and a legacy oh mansion of many royal families. The wild side of Churu can be seen at the Tal Chappar Wildlife Sanctuary where many mammals and animals can be found. The spectacular mansions of Jain merchants are famous among travelers to Churu. Your tour to Churu will show you the rural side of Rajasthan. So the Attractions of Churu will introduce you to the rural and royal traditions. Glimpses From History
The city of Churu was founded by a Jat chieftain Chuhru in 1620 A.D. Before the Rathors annexed it, it was a part of Jangladesh. It was ruled by Thakur Maldeo, the grandson of Rao Kandhal and uncle of Rao Bika. Churu fall to Bikaner in 1871. Before independence, Churu was a part of Bikaner State. The district came into existence in 1948 including three tehsils like Churu, Rajgarh and Taranagar when the administration of Bikaner State was reorganized.

A Tourist's Delight
Ratangarh : Built by Raja Ratan Singh in 1820, this fort is a prime attraction here. Located on the Agra – Bikaner highway, the fort is exemplar of medieval planned city.

Surana Double Haveli : This is a five storied structure with numerous windows resembling to Georgian effect. The haveli has more than 1100 doors.

Surajmal Banthia Haveli : Built in 1920s it is famous for infamous picture of Christ holding a cigar on the external north wall.

Temples : Salasar Balaji, located at Japur-Bikaner highway, is famous among pilgrims devoted to Lord Hanman. The fairs held twice every year, attract many pilgrims. Temples of Raghunathji, Laxminarayanji and Chandgothia are well known for their wall paintings.

Domes : Churu is famous for chattris or domes. Aath Kambh Chhatri (Eight Pillar Dome) built in 1776 and the Godia Chhatri will show you lovely murals inside. The merchant families of Mantri, Bagla and Lohia have eleborate domes in their honor.

Talchappar Wildlife Sanctuary : Declared a reserved area in the year 1962, the sanctuary enjoys a typical eco-system. A home to migratory and non migratory birds, mammals, animals and black buck, the sanctuary attracts tourists because of its beautiful lake Tal Chappar within it.

Highlights of Churu
The city enjoys a heritage of great mansions, elaborate domes, legends and folk lores. You get to know about the saga of love of Dhola and Maru just like story of Romeo and Juliet. The grace of th mansions and domes is at par. The celebrated houses of Rajasthani merchants show their love for lavish lifestyle. The mansions are of great artistic work displaying murals and frescoes. Not to Pretermit
  • The sandal craft is a must in your shopping cart.
  • Buy the exquisite handicrafts items, tie and dye fabrics and furniture.
  • A local market for wool, millet, gram (chick-pea) cattle, salt and housing cottage industries is worth a visit.
  • Also check out the leather products manufactured here.

May We Assist You !
We take care of you and your concerns right from the day you book a tour with us. From arrival till departure we will be there for you. We will arrange sightseeing tour of the city and tell you the history and beliefs related with a particular attraction. Be it a currency exchange matter or locating important spots, we are there at every step. The exciting drives and astounding destinations are sure to entice you and this is what are motto is.

Please feel free to make any inquiry to us. Your satisfaction comes first for us.

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