Places to see in Bhatinda

Intertwined in Tradition and culture Bhatinda is also an ineffaceable part of the state of Punjab.  This is one of the one of the smaller places in Punjab but is certainly not the least or the last as it offers a distinctive culture and heritage that is the very fabric of the state and its diversity. Apart from religious and historical places to visit the city also offer tourists places to relax and rejuvenate in the true sense of the word.



Hence the places to see in Bhatinda are:

Bahia Fort- This fort constructed in 1930 served as the royal residence of the Patiala family for almost more than half a century before it was converted in a five star heritage accommodation in 1980. Today it serves as an ultramodern facility that combines the royalty of hospitality with all the elements of a five star hotel.  The Bahia temple epitomizes style substance and culture and epitomizes the heritage of the region and the hospitality it extends. The heritage hotel status was important as it has added more and prevented the fort form being an object of neglect.

Rose Gardens- The Rose gardens of Bhatinda are a must see while visiting this place.  This is also one of the most popular tourist’s destinations and also serves as an idealistic picnic spot. Sprawling on 40,000 square meters of land the garden is known for a variety of breeds and genesis of rose plants.

Quila Mubarak- This Quila was built around the year 1400 and is also known to be one of the most magnificent and imposing structures in the city of  Bhatinda. It is said to be the place where Guru Gobind Singh used to reside every year. It is also the historical place where Razia Sultana was defeated, detained and dethroned.

Mazaar Phir baba Haji Ratan- This place exhibits the cultural hued cultural facet of Punjab and rise above all such distinctions of caste and religion. It is also said to be place where the Baba Haji Ratan used to attend to the problems of his followers irrespective of the cast, creed and religions .This place of worship also embeds the same philosophy and thinking.  This place has been visited by individuals from all stratas of life across several generations and is a unique example of universal fraternity and brotherhood.

Damdaba Sahib- This place is said to have been visited by Guru Govind Damdaba Sahib and is a popular venue for the Baisakhi festival that is celebrated yearly with great pomp and religious fervor.  The other feature apart from the quaint and the quite country side is the three tanks that are situated namely Naskar Sarovar, Aklashwar Sarovar and Gurusar Sariovar. It is believed Guru Nanak ji, the first spiritual guru visited this place and stayed here. The third  tank that is  said to have powers of healing and protections against diseases and ills.

Maiser Khana- This temple is situated at a distance of 29 km from the town of Bhatinda. It is believed that the Goddess Mata Jwala appeared to one of her devotees who was unable to visit her temple. Hence the place where she appeared houses this temple. There are melas of the temple that are celebrated with great pomp and fervor.

Bir Talab Zoological Park-  The Bir Talab zoological park as it is called is in verdant location six kilometers from the town of Bhatinda. Apart from the wildlife that consists of Sambhar which is the biggest breed of deer and Cheetahs and Black bucks. It is also a tourist’s space where there is a park and various rides for children.

Chetak Park- This is a popular tourist destination for tourists visiting Bhatinda. The park is managed by the Indian army. The main attraction for tourist’s visting Bhatinda is the lake and the garden. The lake also offers boating facilities and at the same is the most preferred by visting tourists.

Culture and tradition intervened with hospitality makes  tourists truly welcome.