Attractions in Churu

Location of Churu, Climate of Churu, How to reach Churu, Hotels in Churu, Attractions in Churu.

Location of Churu:

The District of Churu is situated in Rajasthan State of Northwestern India. It is 16830 Sq. Km. in area. It is surrounded by Districts Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar on the North, District Bikaner on the West, District Nagaur on the South, District Sikar on the Southeast, District Jhunjhunu on the Southeast and District Hissar of Haryana State on the East. The City of Churu is the headquarter of this District.

The Churu City is a place of historic importance. This City is said to have been founded by a Jat named Chuhru in the Year 1620 A.D. Churu is situated in the middle of the shifting golden Sand dunes like an Oasis and opens the gate to the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. It is known as ‘The Gateway of Thar Desert’. This District has a proud history when its people fired silver cannon balls to defend its honour and freedom.

This District has been divided into 6 Tehsils, 1 additional Tehsil and 2 Sub-Tehsils –

Tehsils – Churu, Sujangarh, Ratangarh, Rajgarh, Taranagar, Sardarshahar

Additional Tehsil – Bidasar

Sub-Tehsils – Bhanipura, Sidhmukh

Climate of Churu:

This District being a part of the Thar Desert has dry climate with large variations in temperature. It has freezing temperatures in Winters but the region does not have snowfall and it becomes extremely hot in Summers. It experiences three main Seasons –

  • Summer – From March to June when maximum temperature rises to above 50oC to 52oC, while the average temperature remains around 40oC. The Nights are slightly cooler as compared to Days.
  • Monsoon – From July to September when temperature remains around 40oC with very less rainfall.
  • Winters – From October to February when minimum temperature falls below 0oC to -6oC and average Day temperature remains around 25oC.
How To Reach Churu

Attractions in Churu:

Attractions in Churu having Religious Importance:

Gurdwara Sahawa Sahib Gurdwara Sahawa Sahib
Salasar Bala Ji Temple Salasar Bala Ji Temple
Shri Mohan Temple Shri Mohan Temple
Temple Anjani Mata Ji Temple Anjani Mata Ji
Shayanan Mata Ji Temple Shayanan Mata Ji Temple
Temple Shri Venkateshwar Ji Temple Shri Venkateshwar Ji
Temple Shri Goga Pir Ji Temple Shri Goga Pir Ji

Attractions in Churu having Historical Importance:

Churu Fort
Ratangarh Fort
Sethani Ka Johara
Aath Khambh Chhatri
Kothari and Surana Havelis
Kanhaiyalal Bagla Haveli
Ratannagar

Other Attractions in Churu:

Talchhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Attractions in Churu