Churu is a city in the desert region of Rajasthan the incredible state of India. It is known as the gateway to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Churu was founded in A.D. 1620 by Rajputs of the Nirban clan were the founder. Churu, like an oasis, situated in the middle of the shifting golden sand dunes, opens the gate to the great desert of Thar.
It has grand Havelis with marvelous fresco paintings, namely Kanhaiya Lal Bagla ki Haweli and Surana Haweli, with hundreds of small windows. It also has some fine Chhatris. Near the town is a religious seat of the Nath sect of Sadhus where there are life-size Marble statues of their deities and a place for prayers. There stands a Dharam Stup, a symbol of religious equality. At the center of the town is a fort built about 400 years ago.
Places In Churu to Visit
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan in the Shekhawati region of India. It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds. The sanctuary is 210 km from Jaipur on the fringe of the Great Indian Thar Desert. It's situated at a distance of 85 km from Churu and about 132 km from Bikaner. The nearest railway station is Chappar which lies on the Jodhpur-Churu-Delhi line of Northern Western Railways. The nearest airport is Jaipur which is 215 km from Chappar. Tal Chhapar is a refuge of the blackbuck.
Tal Chappar Sanctuary comes alive with the chirping of various migratory birds including Montagu's, marsh harrier, pale harrier, imperial eagle, tawny eagle, short-toed eagle, sparrow hawk, skylark, crested lark, ring drove, brown dove, blue jay, green bee-eaters, black ibis, and demoiselle cranes.
How To Reach
By Air:- Instead of Churu you can a get flight to Sanganeer Airport on regular basis. Churu is 175 km away from Sanganer airport (JAI), Jaipur, and Rajasthan. Churu is 222 km away from Indira Gandhi international airport (DEL), New Delhi, Delhi
By Rail:- There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Churu.Railway Station(s).
By Road:- Churu is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.