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Bathinda Tourism One of the historical towns of northern India, Bathinda is located in the Punjab State in Malwa Region. Bathinda is the district headquarter and also a famous city and is famous for its religious and historical association. Bathinda has been mentioned even in Vedas with different names. Bathinda existed during the era of Mahabharata. Excavations in various parts of Bathinda especially in Mansa sub-division have proven that the city has been part of the great Harappan Civilization.
The foundation of modern Bathinda was done by Bala Rao Bhatti , one of the great Bhatti Rulers who ruled Punjab during 6 AD. Bathinda got ruled by rulers of various dynasties including Sikhs, Hindu Shahi, Jatts, Muslims and then the British. Each of the rulers and dynasties of Bathinda has kept the marks of their social and religious culture in Bathinda transforming it into one of the major tourist attractions of north India.
Well built roads and rails, good transport facilities, market places, shopping malls, monuments, forts, lakes, religious places , well-furnished hotels and good restaurants and pubs in Bathinda make it one of the most preferable tourist places of Punjab. The industries of modern Bathinda are also not to be missed places. Bathinda has already created its special place in the industrial map of India.
Best Time to Visit Bathinda
The best time to enjoy Bathinda is during the winter spells. The day temperature is pleasant enough to roam around the city. However, the nights can turn out to be quite cold and chilly. The winters in Bathinda start in October and end in February. However, during the months of December and January, the city experiences harsh winters. The lowest temperature in the winter season is usually around 4°C (41°F), and that is generally early in the mornings or late in the nights. Make sure your suitcase has some jackets and a few woolen wears. Winter showers are not unheard of, so it is recommended to carry an umbrella as well.
How to Reach Bathinda?
By Air : Though Chandigarh International Airport at Punjab, which is 225 km (140 mi) away from Bathinda, is the nearest airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport at Palam in New Delhi, is better connected via air to reach Bathinda. It is around 320 km (155 mi) away from the city.
By Rail : Bathinda has one of the largest railway junctions in India and is well-connected with all the major cities of the nation. New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Jammu etc.
By Road : Bus operators running to/from Bathinda to other cities are limited since the train connectivity is very wide in Bathinda.
Punjab Tourism famously referred to as ‘The land of five rivers’, is situated in the north western part of India. This fertile land ranks amongst the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its religious diversity as it was here many religious movements were initiated. The scenic landscape, rich history and famous religious sites are the most important reasons for increasing number of visits by tourists. Here are the top 10 places to visit in Punjab.
