Rajasthan Blog

Bissau is a small town located at 40 Km. from Jhunjhunu, 12 Km from Churu in shekhawati region. It was founded in 1746  by Keshri Singh and has splendid cenotaphs of its Thakurs.

Painted Elephant in Tibrawala Haveli, Bissau

History about Bissau

Its original name was ‘Vishala Jat Ki Dhani’. Keshari Singh, who was son of Shardul Singh of Sikar Thikana got this village in Jagir. Keshari constructed a palace here and the boundary wall for defense and named this habitation as Bissau in samvat 1812 (1755 AD).

Famous Havelis of Bissau

The quaint town has fine havalis including the Tibrewala Havlali, Khemka Haveli, Sigatia Haveli, Singhania Haveli, Kanodia Havelis, Brij Mohan Kanodia Haveli,  Budhar Mal Mertia Haveli,  and Fatehpuria Haveli.

These havelis of Bissau is adorned with beautiful frescoes that attract tourists and art lovers. The lavishly designed rooms are decorated with the royal portraits that exude a quaint regal ambience.

Other Tourist Places in Bissau

Other places to see are the Raj Ki Chattri (a cenotaph ) of the Thakur Hammir Singh which has paintings on it. There are also religious places including Temple of Venkat Bihari Ji and Temple of Narsingh Deo Ji .

So are you excited to explore the different tourist attractions of Bissau, you can do booking your tour to Rajasthan, whereby you can visit these age old Rajasthan Havelis.