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Bhatinda is one of the oldest cities located in the Indian state of Punjab. This city is located in the Bhatinda district, and it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the state. This is mainly due to Bhatinda’s bustling culture and heritage, as many foreigners and locals from other states flock to Bhatinda in order to experience Punjabi culture and traditions. Bhatinda is also a major religious centre in Punjab, as there are many places of religious significance like the Quila Mubarak in the city. This monument is a very tall one that is located in the city, and it is made up of entirely small bricks. You can also visit the Bahia fort once you reach Bhatinda. This site was built during the 1930s and has now been converted into a hotel. You can also visit the Gurudwara located in the Lakhi jungle. This gurudwara is a major centre for Sikhs across the country and it is located in the middle of a forest. Other interesting places that you can visit in Bhatinda include Chetak Park, Zoological Garden, Dhobhi Bazaar and the Mazaar of Peer Haji Rattan. The Mazaar is a very important pilgrim destination. The city of Bhatinda experiences a tropical climate like the rest of the state of Punjab. Summers in Bhatinda are very hot and sultry and winters are cool and inviting. The region of Bhatinda is best visited during winter, as travelling around during the summer will be quite hard.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode:151001

STD Code: 164

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Bathinda is one of the oldest towns in the state of Punjab and has many historical associations. There is an ancient “Fort” in Bathinda, which is believed to have been in existence for the last 1800 year. It is believed that Rao Bhatti, son of Bal Band who became ruler of Punjab in 336 Bikrami Sambat established the modern town of Bathinda in Lakhi Jungle area in the third century and the city was captured from him by Sur Brars. Bala Rao Bhatti inhabited the city in 965 AD naming it Bhatinda after his surname. The city also remained the capital of Raja Jaipal. It was also called “Whatinda” and “Bitunda” which finally came to be known as Bathinda on authority of Survey of India to conform to the phonetical expression locally pronounced. In the year of 1000 Mahmud Gazni besieged the Bathinda Fort which fell in his way from North West to the rich Ganges Plains. Later Mohammad Gori attacked and captured the Fort of Bathinda in 1189, but Prithavi Raj Chauhan the ruler of this region managed to recover the possession of the fort thirteen months later in 1191. The fort is also associated with the first woman ruler of India “Razia Sultana” who ruled India during 1236-1240. Razia Sultana was imprisoned in the Fort in 1240. Tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh visited the town in 1705 on his way to Talwandi Sabo (Damdama Sahib) after battles of Muktsar. Guru Ji stayed in the fort for some days.

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By Air : You can reach Bhatinda easily by opting for a flight till the Chandigarh airport or the Delhi airport, and by opting for buses and cabs from there to Bhatinda. Travelling through flights is the easiest mode of travel and the most comfortable mode as well. Domestic flight charges will tend to be quite costly, ranging around Rs 4,000 to 8,000, but both the airports are well connected to all local and international destinations. You can opt for flights from Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad among the local flights.

By Train : The city of Bhatinda has a major railway station, which is one of the biggest stations in the state. Regular trains from Delhi (Punjab Mail), Mumbai (Fzr Bct Janta), Kalka (Barmer Klk Exp), Haridwar (Sgnr Hw Express), Guwahati (Avadh Assam Exp), Jaipur (Asr Jaipur Exp) and many other cities across the country. Railway fares from Delhi to Bhatinda will range around Rs 150 to 500 for the basic class of travel.

By BUS : Buses too are easily available for Bhatinda from the nearby cities and states. The cost is around Rs 2 to 5 per km.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Party Inn ; Goniana Rd Bathinda, PB 151001 ; Ph – 0164 501 0111 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, Room Service, Doctor On Call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Bahia Fort ; The Mall Road, Bathinda, PB 151001 ; Ph – 094 17 227555 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, Room Service, Doctor On Call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Bathinda Hotels, Bathinda Punjab Hotel ; Mittal City Mall, Goniana Road Bathinda, PB 151001 ; Ph – 0164 505 0100 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, Restaurant ,Conferencing Facilities, Internet Facilities, Room Service, Doctor On Call.

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• Talking Tables ;  Goniana Rd Bathinda, PB ; M –  0164 501 0111 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Subway ;  Civil Lines Bathinda, PB ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian, Panjabi Thali.

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Mehfil Restaurant ; G T Road, Rampura Phul, Bhatinda – 151103 ; Ph/M: 9256811111, (01651) 227292, 266908 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102,108.

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