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Top Sri Ganganagar Hotels
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Hotels(16)|Ratings(8)|Reviews(8) Last rated May 15th 2013
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Sri Ganganagar is one of the districts of Bikaner region in the western state of Rajasthan. One of the largest districts of the state, along with the Great Thar desert, Sri Ganganagar is spread over an area of 11,154 sq km. The district shares its administrative boundary with Bikaner, Hanumangarh and Pakistan in the west.
Sri Ganganagar was named after the former ruler of Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh. The emperor made attempts to develop his kingdom identical to the European kingdoms. Influenced by his planning and efforts, the region is well planned. Ganganagar as a separate entity came into existence in 1949, carved out of Bikaner District.
Sri Ganganagar is famed for its longest concrete lined canal, which was constructed in 1925 under the guidance of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. The canal streamed excess water from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the desert, boosting production of crops such as wheat, mustard, cotton and citrus fruits. Owing to this, the region is also referred to as the food basket of Rajasthan.
Popular sightseeing attractions of the district include Hindumalkot, Anupagad ka Qila, Laila Majnu ki Majhar and Dada Pamparam Samadi. Besides, the religious centres such as Ram Mandir and Gauri Shankar Mandir are most frequented places around the district headquarters.
Ganganagar District is connected with the rest of the country by an extensive network of roadways and railways. Raja Sansi International Airport of Amritsar, situated at a distance of 218 km serves as an airbase to the region. Besides, the railhead of Ganganagar is connected with various destinations across India.
The climate of the region varies due to the desert in the vicinity. The ideal time to visit Sri Ganganagar is during the months of October and November due to pleasant weather.
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Sri-Ganganagar District is situated in the northern region of Rajasthan. The district covers an area of about 11,154 sq km and shares its boundary with Hanumangarh, Bikaner and Pakistan. It derives its name from Maharaja Ganga Singh, the former Emperor of Bikaner.
Some of the major attractions of this district are the Hindumalkot Border, Ram Mandir, Gauri Shankar Mandir, Anupgad ka Quila and Gurudwara Sri Budha Johar Shahab and Birbal Chowk.
Gurudwara Sri Budha Johar Shahab is popular as this is the site where Massa Rangarh’s (a Muslim invader) head was kept by Bhai Sukha and Mehtab Singh. These two brothers were among the founders of the Sikh community in Rajasthan.
Sri Jagdamba Anand Vidhalaya is known for organising activities for people with disabilities. The Suratgarh Super Critical Thermal Power Station is another popular tourist spot. It is the foremost super thermal power station of the Rajasthan.
Sri-Ganganagar is also famous for having the longest canal, built in 1925. This canal brings water from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the deserts of Rajasthan for irrigation.
Balaji Dham, a temple dedicated to Shri Balaji, is another prominent tourist attraction. The Durga Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Baror, Sukharia Circle, Gol Bazaar and Shivpuri Kagad are few other tourist sites.
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