Bathinda: The Gateway To India In Pujab!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Visitors to Bathinda can find both relaxing and soothing places to stay as well as ancient architectural masterpieces spread out across the city.

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Qila Mubarak

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Damdama Sahib

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Bahia Fort

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Lakhi Jungle

[{"selector":"#anim-10f262f2-e508-4775-9140-f14bf694a185 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-60.0898166671883%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Lakhi Jungle is a must-see place because it is important to religion. This place is very exciting for everyone, and historians in particular love going there.

Bir Talab Zoo

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Rose Garden

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Thermal Plant Lake

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Zoological Park

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Dhobi Bazaar

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Maiser Khana Mandir

[{"selector":"#anim-1276d6e9-33d9-460c-8899-d5b6c5037c9c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.81249974400788%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":12000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This exquisite temple's tale tells of a man named "Kamal" who failed to complete a hazardous pilgrimage to Shri Jawalji's temple and paid a lifelong penance to Goddess Durga. Read More