Temple

Tanot Mata Temple

A border-area temple woven into the legends of the 1971 war.

Photo: TheSanjayDangar · CC BY-SA 4.0

Revered by soldiers and pilgrims alike, the temple is now maintained by the Border Security Force. Its museum displays shells said to have failed to explode in 1971.

  • Distance~120 km from the city
  • Time needed1 hour (full-day trip)
  • Best timeOct–Mar

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  • Carry ID: it's close to the border area
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