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Ganganagar district lies on the northernmost tip of the Indian state of Rajasthan to the east of Hanumangarh District. At its western tip lies the Indo-Pak international border on the Thar Desert. Tours to Ganganagar Rajasthan is a tryst with the traditional past and the vast ochre expanse of the Thar Desert.
The town of Ganganagar and its inhabitants boast of a unique memorabilia from the horror of the Indo-Pak War days- a navy blue armored tank captured from the Pakistanis by the Indian soldiers during one of the Indo-Pak wars. The tank, a prized capture by the Indian army during the war, is now a prized possession of the dwellers of Ganganagar; an ancient relic and a plaything for the local children.
What to See in Tours To Ganganagar In Rajasthan
The two main temples and the two main tourist attractions on Tours To Ganganagar In India in the area are the Gauri Shankar Mandir and the Shri Ram Mandir. The Gauri Shankar Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Destroyer among the holy trinity according to the Hindu mythology. The temple has a sandstone façade with two huge conical turrets pointing skywards. The sanctum sanctorum contains an impressive lingam.
The other temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana and is similarly colored, with just one gigantic turret pointing up in the air, seemingly trying to reach the heavens.
The most striking monument you will come across on Tours To Ganganagar In Rajasthan is a huge alabaster white statue of Hanuman (the monkey god and thefollower of Lord Rama). This statue is situated right in the middle of the town square. Hanuman is standing holding his traditional yellow mace in his hand, the mount Gandhamadan on his shoulder, perched on top of a globe which has Bharat (India) inscribed on it. Patriotism is obviously the 'in thing' in the border state of Ganganagar.
Travel Tips on Tours To Ganganagar Rajasthan In India
Summers are scorching hot hence best time to visit is between October and February
The winter nights are chill, carry some warm clothing
Carry shades and caps to save yourself from the dust
Bank on cotton and other natural fabrics for you clothes, avoid synthetic material
Keep some basic medicines handy like diarrhea pills, etc.
Avoid public show of affection since the people here are rather conservative and might feel offended at such behavior
Abide by the rules of the temples- take your shoes off
How To Reach Ganganagar
Ganganagar is 54 km from Hanumangarh and is connected to the rest of Rajasthan through a god and thorough network of roads. The road condition here is also very good with the Border Roads Organization (BRO) taking care of it.
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