Shaheed-E-Azam Museum

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Sight Address : Khatkal Kalan, Jalandhar Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Shaheed-E-Azam Museum Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum is dedicated to the great revolutionaries of the state of Punjab. These martyrs of Punjab laid down their lives to liberate India from the clutches of British rule. The museum is located at Khatkar Kalan, which is nearly 55 km from Jalandhar, on Nawanshahar-Banga road. In front of the museum there is a huge bronze statue of the great revolutionary Sardar Bhagat Singh, which reminds us of his great contributions. On the 50th martyrdom anniversary of Sardar Bhagat Singh, the great revolutionary of the freedom movement, the Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum was inaugurated. The museum exhibits some of the important possessions of the martyrs like Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. The exhibits of the museum makes alive their love and dedication for their motherland. The half burnt ashes of these revolutionary martyrs are preserved in the museum to pay homage. The sand soaked with their blood and even the newspaper stained with their blood in which the ashes of the martyrs were wrapped are conserved and exhibited in the museum.

Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Museum

HistoryEdit

Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum at Khatkal Kalan, the native village of the great Martyr Sardar Bhagat Singh, was inaugurated on his 50th death anniversary. It was earlier in Jalandhar district, now became part of Nawanshahr district. To pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of the Punjab , who laid down their lives for the liberation of their motherland, all their memorable belongings are displayed here.

Must SeeEdit

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Visiting TimeEdit

10 AM to 5 PM

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Every Monday & Gazetted Holidays

Best Season to VisitEdit

Oct – Mar

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 Hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Subway Restaurant ; 540R, Rainbow Road, Model Town, Model Town, Jalandhar, Punjab 144019 ; Ph/M – 098 14 060494 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Jalandhar is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Jalandhar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

BUS : The city of Jalandhar is connected extensively from many places in northern India. Buses are available from different states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Tickets are cheap and prices vary depending on the distance. Autos are available to the city from the bus stand.

Train : Jalandhar has a railway station that is well connected to places such as Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu and others. Train tickets from Delhi cost around Rs 200 for a second class non A/C compartment. It is advisable to pre book taxis through the hotels for pick up.

Air : The closest airport is located in the city of Amritsar and this is an international airport with excellent connectivity to many countries. The airport receives flights from places such as London, Uzbekistan, Muscat, Sharjah, Dubai and Tehran. It is also well connected by frequent flights to Delhi. Transport options from the airport are not extensive and it would be advisable to book a taxi through the hotels. Taxis from Amritsar to Jalandhar cost around Rs 1200 and they are a safe option.

Others : Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Jalandhar is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.