Hanumangarh, also called Sadulgarh, is an ancient town situated on the right bank of the
Ghaggar River in
Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of
Hanumangarh District. Hanumangarh is 447 km north-west of
Jaipur.
Hanumangarh's old name was ‘Bhatner’, when the town was a stronghold of the Bhati
Rajputs. The town was christened ‘Hanumangarh’ after its annexation with the princely state of Bikaner.
Places of tourist interest include Bhatner Durg, Kalibanga and Sangaria. The Gogaji fair and Goga Medi are two major events that draw a large number of people from far and near.
Nearest airports are at Chandigarh and Delhi. Hanumangarh Junction Railway Station is on the Suratgarh-Bhatinda line.
