Right from enjoying shopping to strolling among the colorful, sweet smelling roses, one can even enjoy some best time of life here in Bathinda. Bathinda has wonderful lakes that offer amazing views of the surroundings and there are numerous religious places where one could have peace of mind attaining divinity. Here in this article, various activities are explained that one could enjoy in Bathinda.
Shopping in Bathinda
One thing that no one would ever deny to do is shopping in Bathinda. Not only the traditional items of Punjab like Phulkari Sarees, salwars and dupattas; juttis, rugs and carpets but all types of modern items from renowned national and international brands are also available in Bathinda. Bathinda is also famous for dairy products and horticulture products. Tourists satisfy their shopping spree by visiting markets and shopping malls like Dhobi Market, Municipal Market, Mittal Mall, Penninsula Mall, and City Center Mall etc.These shopping malls not only offer ample opportunities to look at and buy varieties of products but buyers could chill out at various restaurants, pubs and eateries in these malls and could have enough entertainment at the multiplexes located here. Wide entrances, broad windows, well-arranged showcases, central air-conditioning and great ambiance of these malls offer ultimate luxury in shopping.
Sightseeing in Bathinda
Bathinda has many interesting places to visit. These include historical places, religious places and modern architectures as well. You can very well plan a smart itinerary to visit these important places of Bathinda. You can hire a cab to enjoy a comfortable sightseeing trip to Qila Mubarak, Mazaar of Pir Baba Haji Rattan, Bir Talab Zoo, Rose Garden, Bathinda Thermal Power Lakes etc.Eating and Chilling out in Bathinda
Bathinda has plenty of 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels where visitors could enjoy wonderful staying and friendly and world-class hospitality. Even if you do not have plans to stay in these hotels, you can always visit them to enjoy mouth-licking Punjabi delicacies or cuisines from around the world. The hotels like Comfort Inn, Hotel Lake View, and Hotel Sepal offer world-class ambience and premium standard food. You can also plan to stay in the heritage hotel of Bathinda, Hotel Bahia Fort, a hotel that will take you through the journey of yesteryears of Bathinda yet you will not miss out on the modern amenities.Bathinda has coffee shops, pubs, juice shops where you can chill out with your dear ones. If you have tasted enough of Punjabi Delicacies like Makai Ki Roti, Saron Da Saag, Paneer, Dal Makhani, Rajma, and varieties of Chicken dishes at these star-rated hotels then you must try out some special Punjabi snacks like Samosas, Chole-Bhature, Lassi, Pakodas along with sweets like Gulab Jamun and Jalebee in the medium hotels in Bathinda. You will experience the hospitality and warmth of city in these places.
Seeking Divinity in Bathinda
If you are a religious minded people then you would probably never like to miss out the visiting the famous religious places in Bathinda. Your trip can start with Damdama Sahib, the famous place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji had come and taken rest after his war with the Mughals. It will help you to feel the divinity of Sikhism and look at various exhibits of Sikh Gurus. Visit to Maiser Khana Mandir in Bathinda will let you know about the amazing legend associated with the Temple and you can offer your prayers to Devi Bhagvati, the deity of this temple.The temple showcases the devotion of a poor devotee of Mata Jawala. Kamala, the devotee of Devi Jawala could not reach to the Jawala Devi Mandir in Kangra and Devi Ma had given darshan to her poor devotee promising him to appear before him twice a year. You can plan your darshan to Maiser Khana Mandir during these grand fairs.
Another religious place where you go to seek salvation and have your wishes fulfilled is the Masoleum of Haji Rattan Ji. Visiting the various religious places in Bathinda will ensure you get to feel the secular nature of India and you will experience amalgamation of all religions.
Amusement in Bathinda
Bathinda City has lots to offer for entertainment and amusement. If you want to have your evening spent among color and fragrance, you can visit the Rose Garden and enjoy exotic varieties of roses and also enjoy the music that is played in the background. Another place that both adult and children like to visit is the Bir Talab Zoo in Bathinda. Apart from enjoying your time with different types of wild animals, you can also enjoy picnic with your family members and friends at this zoo.You entertainment in Bathinda will remain incomplete if you do not do boating at Thermal Lakes in Bathinda. It’s because of these lakes, Bathinda is known as the “City of Lakes”. You can enjoy boating in “Shikara style boats” in these lakes. The most preferred timing for boating is the evening so that you could enjoy sunset while you are boating in the clear and placid waters of Thermal Lakes. Boating can also be done at the Chetak Park Water Body in Bathinda Cantonment area. Not only boating but children have gala time enjoying various rides installed in this park.