1) Hindumalkot (indo-pak international border)
2) Gurudwara Sri BudhaJod Shahab
3) Kalibangan (Pre Historic Site)
4) Fort of Anoopgarh
5)Suratgarh Super Critical Thermal Power Station
6) Sri Jagdamba Anand Vidhalaya·
7) Layla and Majnun Ki Mazar
8) Indra Gandhi Canal Project
The city is surrounded with many canals which comes out from Gang Canal and these canals and water ways make some beautiful places for picnics and sight seeing. There are many places around city, like Teen-Puliya(three bridges)which are most visited by city folks on week ends and holidays. Other famous spots are Shivpur-head and Sadhuwali-head. The city is surrounded by lush green farms and orchards. The best time to visit is during February to March when Mustard fields are covered with yellow flowers, and during October to November when Cotton fields are covered with White Cotton. There are many religious places which are very famous, the famous Gurudwara of Sri Budha-johd is one of them and which is 85 km south west of the city. There are many other religious places also. Sri Jagadamba Andh MahaVidyalya is also a famous institute for education of the Blind and said to be one of the biggest education institutes of visually, hearing and speech impaired people in India and is also worth visiting. The ruins of the Harappa, Mahanjodaro and Kalibangan civilizations are found in Baror Village which is on Anupgargh Ramsinghpur road and which is also worth visiting. Tourism in Ganganagar
Nestled beautifully on the banks of the River Sutlej, Sri Ganganagar is located in the colourful state of Rajasthan in close vicinity to the Great Thar desert. It is situated near the borders of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab states and the international border of India and Pakistan. It is amid one of the biggest districts of Rajasthan and the administrative headquarters of Ganganagar District.Tourism in Ganganagar
Shri Ganganagar city guide is incomplete without a mention of the Laila Majnu ki Mazar, the famous lovers known in the Indian history, Hindumalkot, Gauri Shankar Temple and Balaji Dham. The city is widely known as “The food basket of Rajasthan” and “Green district of Rajasthan”. Sri Ganganagar is subjugated by Punjabi civilization and is also famous as ‘The Punjab of Rajasthan’ because the region was primarily inhabited by Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs.
The name of the city is after Maharaja Shri Ganga Singh Bahadur who was the king of Bikaner. The major source of livelihood of locals derives from agricultural activity. Wheat, Guar, sugar cane, bajra and grams are the prime cash crops which are grown in the district.
Accommodation in Sriganganagar
Sri Ganganagar has some deluxe and many medium to budget accommodation options. Raj Sheronz Hotel (Near Railway Station), Pagoda Hotel (Near Railway Station) and Vikramaditya Hotel (Suratgarh Hanumangarh Bye Pass) are the deluxe accommodation options and have all basic facilities like internet, homely food etc. Budget hotels include Hotel Khurana Palace (Near Tantia Hospital), R.L.G Guest House (Near Sukhaadia Circle), Kashish Hotel (Opp. Main Bus Stand), Sangam Hotel (New Mandi, Gharsana),and Swagat Hotel (Near Sukhaadia Circle).
Events/Festivals in Sriganganagar
Sri Ganganagar hosts a number of festivals. Many Hindu festivals in Sri Ganganagar are celebrated with grandeur.
Gogameri Mela:Thousands of pilgrims from different states such as Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan visit the place to worship ‘Gogaji’, “The God of snakes”. Gogaji is also recognized as Gogaji Chauhan, Gugga and Jahar Peer etc.
Bhadrakali Mela:This mela is organized in the Temple of Maa Bhadrakali, situated at a distance of 57 Kms from Sri Ganganagar. Though, tourists visit the temple round the year but in the period of Chaitra Sudi 8 and 9, thousands of visitors from nearby and distant areas visit the temple to worship Maa Bhadrakali.
Holi:The “festival of colours” is indeed celebrated in a very colourful manner in Sri Ganganagar and is one of the biggest festivals for the natives. The atmosphere is really charged up during the celebrations.
Diwali:One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Diwali, is also well known by the name of “Festival of Lights” or Deepavali. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali in Sri Ganganagar is celebrated with pomp and show. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this festival.