Temples in Hanumangarh
- 01
Bhadra Kali Ji Temple
An old temple of the goddess Bhadrakali on the bank of the Ghaggar, repaired by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, with fairs during Navaratri.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; during Navaratri in Chaitra and Ashwin for the fairs
- Tickets
- No entry fee is published. Dress modestly and remove footwear. Expect heavy crowds during the Navaratri fairs.
- 02
Sila Mata Sila Peer Temple
A town-centre shrine near the bus stand where Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims all come to worship, a small example of the shared devotion common in this border region.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or evening
- Tickets
- No entry fee is published. Dress modestly and remove footwear. Ask before taking photographs of worshippers.
Forts in Hanumangarh
- 03
Bhatner Fort
A large brick fort on a high mound in the middle of Hanumangarh, on the Ghaggar's bank, ASI-protected and with a history that runs from early medieval Bhati rulers to Timur and Bikaner.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to March, early morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- The fort is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. Timings and any entry fee are not clearly published; ask locally or check at the gate. Parts of the interior may be closed or in poor repair.
Places of worship in Hanumangarh
- 04
Gogamedi
The shrine of the folk deity Gogaji, revered by both Hindus and Muslims, in Hanumangarh district, drawing large crowds at the Goga fair each monsoon month.
- Time needed
- Full day including the drive
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Outside the Goga fair in Bhadrapada; October to March is comfortable
- Tickets
- No entry fee is published. Dress modestly and remove footwear. Expect very heavy crowds on Goga Navami and during the three-day fair; check dates locally.
Day trips in Hanumangarh
- 05
Kalibangan
A major Indus Valley (Harappan) settlement on the Ghaggar's southern bank in Pilibangan tehsil, with excavated mounds, fire altars, a street grid and a small ASI museum.
- Time needed
- Half a day including the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to February
- Tickets
- The site is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and has an ASI museum. Fees and opening hours are not clearly published, so confirm locally. Do not climb on excavated walls or remove anything from the mounds.
