Sanchu Post in Bikaner has opened to tourists who can now visit this historic Indo-Pak border which has seen the 1965 and 1971 wars fought against Pakistan.
This border hence echoes with the tales of gallantry and bravery of the BSF soldiers till date.
Sanchu post in Bikaner is situated near international border and has venues like Tanot temple in Jaisalmer and Hindumalkot of SriGanganagar on the western border of Rajasthan adjoining Pakistan which is expected to become a tourist destination soon.
Actually, a small war museum has been built at Sanchu Post to attract the tourists. Here the story of the Indo-Pak war in 1965 and 1971 has been carved on stone. A large hall has been built here in which documentaries of the war will be shown.
The international border fencing can be seen just two km away from Sanchu. A watch tower has been created here where BSF personnel are being stationed.
There is a view point which is made up of glass. Tourists will be able to sit there and see the border from the binoculars. They will see the Indo-Pak border line (Zero Line). Pakistan’s Ranihal post will also be visible. From here.
BSF and Rajasthan Tourism have developed Hindu Malkot post by giving it the status of Adarsh Chowki. The platform has been specially made to give a glimpse of Pakistani territory to the tourists.
Both the battles were fought in Sanchu
The Indo-Pak war of 1965 and 1971 was fought on this post. Before the 1965 war, Sanchu was the largest village in the border belt of Bikaner district. During the 1965 war, the Pak army captured Sanchu. Then the soldiers of 3 RAC and 13 Grenadier together conquered the post. In the 1971 war, the Indian Army and BSF jawans captured Pakistan’s Ranihal, Bijnoth and Rukanpur posts from the Sanchu post itself.
During the Sanchu visit, people will get an opportunity to know how the border guards protect the border in adverse geographical conditions. Be it 50 degree temperature in the scorching heat or the mercury dropping below the freezing point in the scorching cold, BSF jawans keep standing on the border. Their eyes keep an eye on the activities of the enemy far and wide in Pakistan.