Fazilka, Bangla: Exploring Punjab’s Vibrant City-2023!

Holding a bunch of religious and historical peculiarities Fazilka is a significant tourist destination to explore in the state of Punjab in the territory of India. Fazilka belongs to the district of the same name in the state.

It is located on the northern side of the Indian territory with a lot of impressive cultural specialities worth exploring while touring the same city. Bangla is the other name of the city by which it is known among the people.

There are also some important governmental projects happening in the territory of the city. According to the records available, J H Oliver is the name of the man who is said to be the founder of this particular city in the state of Punjab. 

Best Places To Visit In Fazilka 

Abohar Black Buck Sanctuary 

This is one of the important tourist destinations you can consider visiting while touring the city of Fazilka. Wildlife enthusiasts and nature explorers should make it a point to visit this sanctuary during their visit since there are a lot of sights and experiences here that can excite and interest them.

18,650 hectares is estimated to be the area of this particular sanctuary in the city. Village areas and farmlands again accentuate the visual appeal and calmness derived from this region.

Just as the name of this sanctuary suggests, Black Bucks are the celebrity species found in the region of this open wildlife sanctuary. Apart from that this wildlife sanctuary houses a lot of exotic wildlife species in it. 

Fazilka Eiffel Tower

T V Tower is the real name of the tower located in the city of Fazilka in the state of Punjab. Fazilka Eiffel Tower is the nickname that has been attributed to the same tower over the course of time. 304.8 m is the elevation measurement of this particular tower available as per the records.

This tower is used for FM and TV broadcasting all over the state of Punjab. The height of this tower attracts a lot of tourists to visit the same while visiting the city of Fazilka.

The similarity of this particular tower with the popular Eiffel Tower is also another thing that attracts tourists to explore the region and click some photos. 

Asafwala War Memorial 

This is a historical landmark in the city of Fazilka in the state of Punjab. If you are travelling from the city centre of Fazilka, there is only a distance of 7 km in order to reach the destination of the war memorial.

There is also a museum at the destination of this particular war memorial. This memorial is built to commemorate the martyrs and civilians who sacrificed their lives in the Indo-Pak war that took place during the post-independence era, particularly in the year 1971.

You will get a clear picture of the Indian history of those times by visiting this particular museum and memorial in the city of Fazilka. 

Emu Farms

Emu Farms are also something worthwhile to visit in the city of Fazilka in the state of Punjab. This is a signature aspect of the city attracting tourists to visit the location quite often. You need to travel to the village of Katehra in the district of Fazilka if you would like to explore these farms and make your Fazilka holidays more eventful.

The location of these Emu Farms is quite close to the Jayani natural farms which is also a popular landmark in the same city. According to the records available, there are a total of 45 pairs of Emus in the farms found in this region.

The green colour eggs laid by the Emus are in high demand in the market which contributes to the economic well-being of the people living by depending on these farms. 

Sadqi Retreat Ceremony

This is an event of national importance that you can see and experience while visiting the city of Fazilka in the state of Punjab. Sadqi is a village that you can see on the India-Pak border in the territory of the city of Fazilka.

You can see this retreat ceremony every evening and it is undoubtedly something worthy to experience as a civilian in the country of India. From the city centre of Fazilka, you just need to travel a distance of 14 km in order to reach the destination of this particular border.

A lot of tourists are seen visiting the border during the evening to be part of this retreat ceremony. 

Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib

Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib is a religious destination that can be visited while exploring the city of Fazilka in the state of Punjab. Even if it is a destination easy to explore from the territory of the district of Fazilka, it does not belong to the same district.

According to the records available, this particular Gurudwara falls in the Ropar district in the state of Punjab. You can also get to know about the battle of Shahi Tibbi by visiting this particular Gurudwara in the city.

Apart from that there is also a bunch of information to be gathered and analysed by visiting this religious centre of historical importance. So even if you are not an ardent believer, you can still visit the destination for better historical understanding. 

Gurudwara Tuti Gandhi Sahib

Another centre of religious importance that can be included in your Fazilka itinerary. If you are a believer in the religion or someone interested to explore the cultural and spiritual practices of the religious diversities found in the territory of the northern side of India, you will definitely fall in love with this particular visit to the city.

It is also important while considering the battle of Muktsar that happened in the year 1705. Hence history enthusiasts can also indulge in visiting this particular Gurudwara in the city of Fazilka. Since this particular centre is open 24 hours you can plan your visits during any hour of the day. 

Best Time To Visit Fazilka

February – December 

How To Reach Fazilka? 

Nearest airport: Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport, Amritsar 

Nearest railway station: Fazilka Junction Railway Station (FKA)

Conclusion 

Experience a history of national importance and a calming natural vacation by visiting this particular city in the state of Punjab. 

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