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Churu is a town that is a located in the desert regions of the state of Rajasthan in the district of Churu. The town is situated in the Thar Desert and one can see shifting sands near the town. The town of Churu is famous for its many buildings, especially the havelis that are built in a grand scale and have an exquisite architecture. Many such buildings can be found in an around the town and these are fascinating places to visit. These havelis are decorated with colorful frescoes and murals. The havelis are the signature of the town. Some of the most renowned buildings are the Surana Haveli, Kanhhaiya Lal Bagla ki Haveli and a few others. These buildings are characterized by small windows that number in the hundreds. The town also has a fort called the Chur and this is another tourist site in the place. There are many temples and religious sites that can be found all around the town and some of the main ones are Ganesh Temple, Balaji Babosa Temple, Marda Satil Mandir, Salasar Balaji, Dargah of Hajarat Sabir Churu and many others. Jeen Mata and the Sivji Mandir are found near the Kalera Bass Forest. The place gets very limited rainfall and the conditions are mild from June to October. This period is a good time to visit the place.
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 331001
STD Code: 1562
Info Website: http://churu.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: October – May
HistoryEdit
Churu district was a part of the state of Bikaner till India gained Independence. It came to existence only in the year 1948. The major towns of the district are Sujangarh, Ratangarh, Rajgarh and Bidasar.
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The closest domestic airport is located in the city of Jaipur which is around 189 km from the desert town. The Jaipur airport is well connected to most of the developed cities such as Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Taxis charge around Rs 7 per km for the trip and this is a feasible option.
By Train : Churu railway station is connected to places such as Bikaner, Jaipur, Delhi and a few other places.
By BUS : Churu is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
By Other : N.A.
Top HotelsAdd
Budget – Up to Rs. 800
- Bhawani Resorts ; Kandhal Marg, Churu, Rajasthan 331001. ; Ph – 098 28 584540 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Doctor on call.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Sree Babosa Hotel ; Near Dharma Stoop, Churu, Rajasthan 331001. ; Ph – 01562 256 102 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Bus Parking, Massage Services, Doctor on call.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Malji Ka Kamra ; Naya Bass, Churu, Rajasthan 331001.; Ph – 01562 254 514; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Cocktail Lounge, Concierge,Lounge, Doctor on call.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
- Hotel Suncity Palace ; Opp. Railway Station, Near Lohia Collage, Churu, Rajasthan 331001. ; Ph – 01562 255 701 ; Facilities – Shopping ,Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Air conditioning ,Baby sitting ,Conference facilities ,Elevators ,Laundry ,Parking ,Wheel chair access ,Non-smoking rooms ,24-Hour Security ,Cocktail Lounge ,Lounge ,Doctor on call.
Top RestaurantsAdd
- Chotia Restaurant ; Goshala Road, Churu HO, Churu – 331001. ; M – (01562) 261438 ; Food Serve : N.A.
- Spice Court Churu ; Naya Bass, Churu, Rajasthan 331001. ; M – 01562 254 444 ; Food Serve : N.A.
- Albagk Broasted Chicken ; Prathiba Nagar, Churu, Rajasthan 331001. ; M – 094 14 235902 ; Food Serve : N.A.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Churu is a major tourist city in India.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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