Tourist Places in Sri Ganganagar

Sri Ganganagar is a city in the state of Rajasthan. It is located at the north border of Rajasthan and shares its border with the state of Punjab and an international border with Pakistan. The land or, say, the soil of this city is very fertile, and because of this reason, this city is also called "the food basket of Rajasthan". The fertile plains of Sri Ganganagar are very similar to the State of Punjab.

But, what this city is now was not like this a long time ago; in fact, it was opposite to what it is in the present day in terms of the fertility of the land. It is so because a long time ago, the land of this city was barren and dry. Now, you must be thinking about how this barren land became the most fertile region of Rajasthan. All the credit for this goes to a king named Maharaja Ganga Singh, whose clever ideas transformed this barren land into a lush green city. To make this barren land green, Maharaja Ganga Singh constructed a canal that helped this land get water from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. All the excess water through this canal started reaching Sri Ganganagar, making it what it is today.

Different food products are grown in Sri Ganganagar, making it a famous city nationwide. Besides, there are many places in this city that the tourists must visit once and witness this marvel of transformation, where history, agriculture, and nature converge to create a tapestry unlike any other. Some of the attractions include the following:

Bror Village

The first attraction and a must-see tourist spot is Bror village, located on the Anupgarh-Ramsinghpur road. The main reason behind the popularity of this village is that some remains of the Indus Valley Civilization were excavated here.

The visitors can have a look at it and sneak into the past. In the vicinity of this Bror village, when excavations were done, they found many skeletal remains, artifacts, and buildings, which points to a period when this village was full of human beings.

Laila Majnu Ki Mazar

The next destination on our list is Laila Majnu ki Mazar (Graves of Layla and Majnun). This mazar of Laila Majnu is located in a village named Binjaur and is just a few kilometers (around 11 km) away from the city of Anupgarh. It has been said that this tomb is of the famous lovers, which we all must have heard, named Laila and Majnu. The story prevalent about this Mazar in this village is that to escape from the clutches of Laila's parents and her brother, who were against their love, they (Laila and Majnu) reached this village Binjaur and spent the rest of their lives.

This mazar of Laila and Majnu has now become a symbol of love, and people from different parts of the country visit here to seek the blessings of Laila and Majnu. In this village, a fair is also held to celebrate the eternal love of Laila and Majnu, and the couples and newlyweds mostly attend this fair.

Anupgarh Fort

Anupgarh Fort is in Anupgarh city of Sri Ganganagar district. The fort is incomplete, as many parts of it have fallen with time, but the visitors can see the ruins of it. Indeed, the parts of the fort have now fallen, but when it was in its prime, it was a beautiful and strong structure that greatly helped the Bhati Rajputs by protecting them from problems like war.

However, this fort was not built by Bhati Rajputs. It was constructed by a governor of the Mughal Empire in the year 1689. The idea was to keep Anupgarh city under the control of the Mughals.

Hindu Malkot Border

The next place you must visit if you are going to Sri Ganganagar is the Hindu Malkot border, which borders India and Pakistan. This border has been named in honor of a Diwan of Bikaner named Hindumal, and many tourist visits it the whole year.

To reach the Hindu Malkot Border, you must travel 25 Km from Sri Ganganagar. It is important to note that it is only open for visitors for a particular period. It is open for visitors between 10 AM and 5.30 AM daily.

Buddha Johad Gurudwara

Buddha Johad Gurudwara holds historical significance and has been built to commemorate a significant event in 1740. The incident was that Massa Ranghar, who was guilty of a disgraceful act committed in the Golden Temple of Amritsar, had to suffer the consequences of his actions and was killed by two brave men named Sukha Singh and Mehtab Singh. Chaudhary Massa Ranghar was a traitor from Mandiali (also spelled Mandiala, in Nakodar, Punjab) who desecrated the Golden Temple in 1740. This Gurudwara is in a village named Dabla in Ganganagar district. There are many paintings and monuments still present in the Gurudwara, which you must see and admire.

Dada Pamparam's Dera

Dada Pamparam's Dera is a sacred place in Sri Vijayanagar. There is a grave of Dada Pamparam, and every year in the month of Falgun, a fair is held by the people of the town near the grave of the Dada. The fair comes to its end on Falgun Sankranti. Pilgrims from many states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar come to this fair to attend and enjoy.

It has been almost 400 years now since Dada's birth. His birthplace was a village named Kumbhana in Bikaner. When Dada was born, it was the reign of Gurunanak Dev. Initially, the tomb of the Dada was built at his request in a city named Fortabad, which is now in Pakistan. The tomb was built there in Fortabad because many pilgrims from Pakistan had to travel a long distance to reach Kumbhana.

However, the mausoleum was again shifted to Sri Vijaynagar after partition, and in Sri Vijayanagar, people from different parts of the country came to seek the blessing of Dada Pamparam.

Suratgarh Super Critical Thermal Power Station

The Suratgarh Super Critical Thermal Power Station has been managed by The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited since its establishment. This superthermal power plant is considered a very important power station for Rajasthan. What makes it a special thermal plant is that it has proved to be very helpful in producing energy without releasing many environmental pollutants. It perfectly maintains the balance between air emissions and the environment.

It is around 27 kilometers away from Suratgarh. This thermal power plant is not an ordinary power plant as it has also been awarded a Gold Shield from the President of India. It received this honor for performing exceptionally well from 2000 to 2004. For its performance in 2005 and 2006, it received a bronze shield from the then-prime minister of India.

Best Time to Visit Sri Ganganagar

The best times to visit Sri Ganganagar are February, March, October, November, and December.

Ways to Reach Sri Ganganagar

The rail and road connectivity of Sri Ganganagar are quite good compared to Air connectivity. Sri Ganganagar is connected to all the major cities by railways and roads. However, Sri Ganganagar does not have any airport in the district. Because of this reason, those tourists who prefer air travel need to go to Jaipur or any other neighboring states for the same.

By Air

If you are planning to go to Sri Ganganagar by air, the nearest airports to Sri Ganganagar are Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Punjab, and you may choose any of them at your convenience. The nearest airport is in Amritsar, named Sri Ganganagar Airport (or Rajasansi Airport). From here, you may hire a cab or taxi to reach Ganganagar city.

By Train

If you are planning to visit Sri Ganganagar by train, it has its own railway station called Sri Ganganagar Junction, which is well connected to all major stations in different cities.

By Road

To reach Sri Ganganagar by road, you should go by National Highway No. 15, which extends from Sri Ganganagar to Sanchore and connects you with all the important regions of Sri Ganganagar. The roads are also well connected, making the distance between Sri Ganganagar and Mumbai just 1472 Kilometers. Many private bus services and state transport are available, which tourists may use to reach Sri Ganganagar from different parts of the country.

Once you reach Ganganagar, there are many local transport options that you can choose from to travel around the different areas within the city or nearby.