Sikar - Jhunjhunu - Churu

The Shekhawati tourist circuit, encompassing some of the spectacular tourist attractions of Rajasthan, is one of the top draws of this vivacious state. It consists of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu and is often described as the 'open air art gallery' of Rajasthan.

It is famed for its splendid mural adorned havelis, that date back to the nineteenth century. Mythology and glorious historical episodes formed the fodder for the 'chiteras' or mural artisans.

This popular tourist circuit is well connected roadways and railways. You can board the Shekhawati Express that will take you to Jhunjhunu and Sikar. While Delhi and Sikar are located at a distance of 299 kilometers, Jhunjhunu and Delhi are located at a distance of 251 kilometers through Narnaul, Dharuhera and Singhana. Churu is situated at a distance of 90 kilometers from Sikar.

Fortified Sikar boasts of imperial havelis adorned by lovely murals, a monumental fortress and sacred shrines among other star attractions. You can visit shrines dedicated to Gopinath, Madan Mohan and Raghunath, Kahtu Shyamji, Sodhani haveli, Harsh Nath Temple, the abode of Madho Niwas, Sakambhari, Biyani Haveli, Jeen Mata Temple, Jubilee Hall and Lohayal, among others.

Jhunjhunu, the former capital of Shekhawati, is yet another marvelous tourist haunt. On a sojourn of this region you will come across a large number exquisitely decorated havelis like the Khatri Mahal, Vilasrai Khaitan haveli. You can also make a trip to the numerous shrines that dots the region. The temple of Rani Sati and Biharji shrine are a few among a host of others.

Lovely mansions of one Kanhaiya Lal Bagla and Kothari are the top draws of this region. The Nagashree museum, Sat Narain shrine are a few other top notch tourist sites of Churu. You can couple your visit to these hotspots with trips to Salasar Balaji, that is famous for the shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman and the wildlife park of Tal Chappar.

Last Updated on 01 December 2011