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Churu
| Quick Facts |
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| Area |
16,830 square km. |
| Languages: |
Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi |
| Best Time To Visit: |
July-March |
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Churu, the headquarters of the largest desert district, is a part of the frescoland of Shekhawati. A major centre for trade and commerce, Churu has marked its position among the painted towns of the Shekhawati region.
The town is literally a living mural that has expressed itself on the walls of the havelis (mansions) of the rich trading classes. It is really an heirloom of the rich traditional art of Rajasthan. The famous wealthy merchants of the town, having business connections all over India, added to its splendour by building beautiful majestic havelis |
What to See: |
» Ratangarh
» Bairath |
» Salasar Balaji
» Surana Haveli |
» Abhaneri
» Samod |
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| » Tented Camp |
» Hotel Chirmi |
» Hotel Natraj |
Shopping: |
| Just like any other city in Rajasthan, Churu is also a shopper's paradise. There are numerous items in Churu that you will find worth buying. The most famous shopping items of Churu includes regional handicrafts, tie and dye fabrics and furniture, wool, millet, gram, cattle and salt. |
Accessibility: |
| By Air - Jaipur (206 km from Churu) is the nearest airport.
By Rail - Regular train services link Churu with all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
by surface - There is a well-connected network of buses that ply to and fro from Churu connecting it to major towns and cities in north India. |
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