Churu
Shubham MansingkaShubham Mansingka/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING, CHURU/ Updated : Jan 12, 2017, 14:07 IST
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Churu is a district town and is only 12 km away from Bissau; it lies at the beginning of the desert and was an important caravan town for trade in the 18th Century. There is also a fort in Churu.
Churu is a district town and is only 12 km away from Bissau; it lies at the beginning of the desert and was an important caravan town for trade in the 18th Century. There is also a fort in Churu. Read less
Churu is a district town and is only 12 km away from Bissau; it lies at the beginning of the desert and was an important caravan town for trade in the 18th Century. There is also a fort in Churu.Surana Double Haveli – it is a massive Haveli with imposing proportions, and is also called Surana Hawa Mahal. The Surana Double Haveli is said to be have a whooping 111 windows.
Banthia Haveli – built in 1925, it has some interesting but bizarre frescoes, including one of Jesus smoking a cigar.
Malji Ka Kamra – its architecture was greatly influenced by the French and Italian palaces. Earlier called Malji Kothari ki Haveli, it has been converted into a heritage hotel. There are fine designs in the open balcony.
Sethani ka Johra – the century old structure was made as a draught relief project by the widow of Seth Bhagwandas Bagla. It was used to harvest rain water for use during the rest of the year.
Kanhaiyalal Bagla Haveli – outer wall of this haveli has paintings of this region, folklore love stories of Dhola Maru.
Aath Kumbh Chhatri (Eight pillar Chhatri) – a glorious work of art, this Cenotaph was built in 1776, and has the oldest murals in Churu.
Also, Shantinath Jain temple, Hanumanji Temple, Ganga Temple, and Ram-Sita temple here are old and have interesting paintings.
There are several accommodation options in Churu, suitable for all kinds of budget.
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