Bathinda

Bathinda , is one of the historical towns of India ,
it's associated with the imprisonment of first women emperor of India, Razia Sultan in 1239 in the fort here.

Bathinda is located in the southern Punjab. The Faridkot and Mukatsar districts in the North and West, the Sangrur and Mansa districts in the East and Haryana State in the South, bound it.

Bala Rao inhabited this city in 965 AD and named this city as Bathinda after his caste name. This city also remained the capital of Rjaja Jaipal .Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Bathinda is one of the biggest railway junctions in Northern India .

Area of the district is 3,34,405 hectares . This area forms a part of Indo-Gangetic alluvial plains. The alluvium is comprised of clay mixed with kankar, sandy clay and sand. During summer season temperature goes as high as 48°C (120.2°F) ; whereas in winter it touches freezing point (32°F). The tract of the Bathinda district lies in a dry zone. Most of the rains occurs from the South-West monsoon from mid July to middle of September and only a small portion falls during winter months.

Historical and some Important Places
Damdama Sahib
From the historical point of view, the important place in the district is Talwandi Sabo (Damdama Sahib) connected with the history of Sikhs.

The village of Talwandi tehsil popularly known as Damdama Sahib situated 18 miles south of Bathinda. It is the venue of colourful Baisakhi fair. After his fierest battle with the Mughals at Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib and Muktsar, Guru Gobind Singh retired to the jungle of Malwa. He relaxed and took rest (Dam) at Talwandi Sabo and hence its name Damdama Sahib. The Guru stayed here nine months and nine days. He made the place a Centre for spreading his mission and hence its name Guru-ki- Kanshi. He re-dictated Adi-Granth here and called the place as Khalse Da Takhat. A seal was also prepared bearing the "Akal Sahai Guru Gobind Singh ji ki Jagha-Takhat Damdama Sahib ji.Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

This place had been visited earlier by Guru Teg Bahadur, the father of Guru Gobind Singh. Damdama Sahib is also the headquarters of Nihangs. There are ten Gurudwaras and three tanks.

The three tanks are; Nanksar Sarover, Akalsar Saroveer and Gurusar Sarover. The first named tank is associated with Guru Nanak Dev ji who is said to have visited this village in 1510 A.,D. during his second Pad Yatra to Rajputana. The Akalsar Sarover is associated with Guru Gobind Singhji and a sip of water from it is believed to be a safeguard against any disease and scourage. The Gurusar Sarover is said to have been dug up under the orders of Guru Teg Bahadurji.

Maiser Khana
The Maisar Khana mandir 29 km from Bathinda on Bathinda-Mansa Road. According to a legend, the jyoti of Mata Jawala appeared to give darshan to a poor devotee who could not reach durga temple at Jawala Ji.

Every year, Two Melas are held where lacs of devotees come to have Darshan of Jawala ji.

Zoological Park
It is around 6 km from Bathinda. A Zoological park and Tourist complex for riding children park, Lawns for picnic.

Qila Mubarak
The old awe-inspiring retic of its past splendour is the fort at Bathinda which is biggest than its competitors at Lahore, Phillour and Hanumangarh. It stands as a gigantic sentinel in the heart of the town.

Every year, Sri Guru Gobind Singhji also stayed in this fort. It has long fascinating history behind it

Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is a 10 acre garden, popular for the large varieties of roses that grow here. Located close to the city, it is a frequented picnic spot.

National Fetilizers Ltd
National Fertilizer Ltd. is a Urea fertilizers productivity complex with a capacity of 1550 M.T. of Urea per day. It contributed significantly for the development of District Bathinda catering to demands of the people.

Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant & Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant.Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.

Guru Nank Dev Thermal Plant has four units of 210 MW capacity each for power generation . Recently another thermal plant at Lehra Muhabat has also come up to meet the increasing demands of power. This plant has two units of 210 MW capacity for power generation .Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.