Places to Visit in Churu

Top attractions and must-see spots in Churu

  • Aath Kambh Chhatri

    An 18th-century eight-pillared cenotaph west of Churu's vegetable market, with remarkable murals including an early depiction of a European soldier.

  • Babosa Dham

    A beloved Churu temple dedicated to Babosa Maharaj, believed to be an avatar of Krishna, where tying a coconut is said to fulfill wishes.

  • Churu Fort (Churu Garh)

    A 17th-century hilltop fort with a legendary battle story, where silver jewelry was melted into cannon shells to defend the town.

  • Churu Old Bazaar

    Narrow market lanes near the haveli belt selling Rajasthani spices, Marwari papads, block-printed textiles, and traditional handicrafts.

  • Jain Temple (Kothari Family)

    An ornate Jain temple managed by the Kothari family, featuring an unusual blend of neoclassical Italian style with vivid Rajasthani interiors.

  • Kanhaiya Lal Bagla Haveli

    A late 19th-century haveli celebrated for the finest fresco frieze in the Shekhawati region, depicting beloved folk romances in vivid detail.

  • Malji Ka Kamra

    A century-old turquoise-and-ivory heritage haveli blending Italian Art Deco and Rajput architecture, now restored as a boutique hotel.

  • Mantri Haveli

    One of the oldest havelis in Churu, built in the 18th century and entirely covered with traditional Rajput paintings inside and out.

  • Ram Mandir

    A clean and serene Churu temple dedicated to Lord Ram, set in a peaceful neighbourhood and popular with local devotees year-round.

  • Ratangarh Fort

    A hilltop heritage fort in Ratangarh town within Churu district, offering panoramic desert views and a glimpse of royal Rajput architecture.

  • Salasar Balaji

    A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for fulfilling wishes and attracting lakhs of devotees.

  • Sethani Ka Johara

    A beautifully frescoed 19th-century stepwell and reservoir built by a merchant's widow as relief during the great famine.

  • Surana Double Haveli

    A towering merchant mansion with 1,111 doors and windows, covered in vivid Shekhawati frescoes from the 1870s.

  • Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary

    A 719-hectare grassland sanctuary famous for blackbucks, migratory cranes, and rare desert wildlife at the edge of the Thar.

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