Mini Jaisalmer — Attraction in Rajasthan

Churu is a city in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. It is known as the gateway to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarter of Churu District. It lies in the Thar Desert on the National Highway 52 connecting Sangrur to Ankola and is a junction station on the railway line to Bikaner. It is near the shifting sand dunes of the Thar Desert and 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. At the centre of the town is a fort built about 500 years ago.

The town of Churu was found by the Jat Landlord Ch. Chuhru Kaler in C1620 AD. A period of struggle led to Churu getting ruled by Banirot Rajputs descendants of Rao Banir Thakur Kushal Singh constructed the Churu fort in 1649 and during the battle of 1871 the area came under dominance of Bikaner. The Shekhawats (Taknet) fought alongside the Rathores (Banirot) to defend the city fort. This battle is famous for its usage of canon shells made of silver. The descendants of the Taknet's[4] and the Banirot's still reside in the city. Churu, like an oasis, situated in the middle of the shifting golden sand dunes, opens the gate to the Thar Desert.

Before India's independence in 1947, it was a part of Bikaner State. The district came into existence in 1948, comprising three tehsils - Churu, Rajgarh and Taranagar, when the administration of Bikaner State was reorganized. Now there are eight tehsils comprising Churu, Sidhmukh, Sadulpur, Ratangarh, Sujangarh, Sardarsahar, Taranagar...

This place is visited on NH52 near Churu City. Though this place does not depict the proper vibes of Jaisalmer, one can visit this place to enjoy some time in sand dunes and enjoy camel rides or horse rides. You can easily bargain on ride fares if you visit in a group. There is one sand Dune that is bought by someone so you would need to pay extra 50 Rs. per camel if you choose to take the Camel Ride on sand dunes. Otherwise they will take you on a plane sand ride. There are other activities to do as well. There are restaurants as well and Maggie is a good thing to have. Tea is not that good though. Overall a fun experience with family. Suggested Visiting Time: After 4PM in summers and after...

This beautiful hill near Churu is a must-visit attraction for travelers! The place is always lively and full of energy, especially in the evening when the crowd and excitement double. You can enjoy thrilling camel rides, fun swings, gliding, and many other entertaining activities that make it a perfect family spot. The natural beauty and peaceful desert vibe add to its charm. Every time we travel from Salasar, we make sure to stop here and spend some quality time. Truly an enjoyable and memorable 5-star...