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Bathinda
Half a day is enough for Qila Mubarak and the Gurudwara Hazi Ratan; use Bathinda as a rail stop between Delhi and Amritsar, not a base.
Bathinda is a Punjabi city of 285,000 people, best known for the Qila Mubarak fort (1st–2nd century AD) and the Gurudwara Hazi Ratan. The city is a railway junction on the Delhi–Amritsar line and a regional agricultural market. Most travellers pass through in a few hours or stay one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- BUP
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bathinda100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bathinda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBathinda is generally safe, but watch for touts at the railway station and bus stand.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBUP Bathinda Airport (Limited flights; check current schedule).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the centre; negotiate the fare before you get in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUP Bathinda Airport (Limited flights; check current schedule)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Nov (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bathinda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Jun
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
3 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the centre; negotiate the fare before you get in. Taxis are available for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or train, about 30 min
Qila Faridkot and the Gurudwara Tilla Baba Farid.
Kotkapura
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or train, about 30 min
A small market town with a historic gurudwara.
Machhiwara
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus, about 45 min
Gurudwara Charan Kanwal and a historic battle site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mall Road area
Near the railway station and Qila Mubarak; most hotels are here.
Goniana Road
A quieter area with a few mid-range hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to Qila Mubarak2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| Meal at a dhaba (thali)2 × ₹200 | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,010 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,560 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,110≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali at a dhaba | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto-rickshaw (within city)Negotiate | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Train from Delhi (sleeper class)check | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Auto-rickshaw drivers may quote inflated fares to visitors: agree on the price before boarding.
- Qila Mubarak opening hours are irregular: check locally before visiting.
- Summer temperatures exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry water and a hat.Summer temperatures exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry water and a hat.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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ਇਸ ਪਤੇ 'ਤੇ, ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
The US and UK have consulates in Chandigarh; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Auto-rickshaw from station to Qila Mubarak: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Train from Delhi to Bathinda (sleeper): about ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) (check)
Say or show
- ਕਿੰਨਾ? — How much? (kinna)
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ — Thank you (dhannvad)
- ਕਿਲਾ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Where is the fort? (qila kithe hai)
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਰੁਕੋ — Please stop here (kirpa karke itthe ruko)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bathinda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Qila Mubarak and Gurudwara Hazi Ratan.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Bathinda Junction and the bus stand.
Sources
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