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Fatehgarh Sahib
Fatehgarh Sahib is a city and a sacred pilgrimage site of Sikhism in the north west Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Fatehgarh Sahib district, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Sirhind.
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- Aam Khas Bagh
- Khanda Museum
- Sadna Qasai Mosque
Fatehgarh Sahib at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Aam Khas Bagh: Aam Khas Bagh is the remains of a highway-inn. It was divided into two parts - the Aam for public use and the Khas for private use by royalty.
- Khanda Museum: Khanda Museum is a museum located at Fatehgarh Sahib and its building constructed in shape of Sikh religious symbol Khanda. The museum is built by SGPC in the memory of Sikh-warrior Banda Singh Bahadur and would exhibit his history.
- Sadna Qasai Mosque: The Sadna Qasai Mosque is a former mosque in a ruinous state, located in Sirhind, in the state of Punjab, India. It is listed as a state protected monument.
Sightseeing Places
- Aam Khas Bagh: Aam Khas Bagh is the remains of a highway-inn. It was divided into two parts - the Aam for public use and the Khas for private use by royalty.
- Khanda Museum: Khanda Museum is a museum located at Fatehgarh Sahib and its building constructed in shape of Sikh religious symbol Khanda. The museum is built by SGPC in the memory of Sikh-warrior Banda Singh Bahadur and would exhibit his history.
- Sadna Qasai Mosque: The Sadna Qasai Mosque is a former mosque in a ruinous state, located in Sirhind, in the state of Punjab, India. It is listed as a state protected monument.
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Aam Khas Bagh
Aam Khas Bagh is the remains of a highway-inn. It was divided into two parts - the Aam for public use and the Khas for private use by royalty.
Khanda Museum
Khanda Museum is a museum located at Fatehgarh Sahib and its building constructed in shape of Sikh religious symbol Khanda. The museum is built by SGPC in the memory of Sikh-warrior Banda Singh Bahadur and would exhibit his history.
Sadna Qasai Mosque
The Sadna Qasai Mosque is a former mosque in a ruinous state, located in Sirhind, in the state of Punjab, India. It is listed as a state protected monument.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 38 km from Fatehgarh Sahib.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Fatehgarh Sahib railway station, about 1 km from central Fatehgarh Sahib.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Fatehgarh Sahib (Apr, May, Jun) averages 23–35°C with about 56 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Fatehgarh Sahib (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–33°C with about 99 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Fatehgarh Sahib (Oct, Nov) averages 15–28°C with about 30 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Fatehgarh Sahib (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 9–20°C with about 25 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
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History
- Summary: Fatehgarh Sahib is a city and a sacred pilgrimage site of Sikhism in the north west Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Fatehgarh Sahib district, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Sirhind.
- Overview: Fatehgarh Sahib is a city and a sacred pilgrimage site of Sikhism in the north west Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Fatehgarh Sahib district, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Sirhind. Fatehgarh Sahib is named after Fateh Singh, the 7-year-old son of Guru Gobind Singh, who was seized and buried alive, along with his 9-year-old brother Zoravar Singh, by the Mughals on the orders of governor Wazir Khan during the ongoing Mughal-Sikh wars of the early 18th century.
- Ancient History: The city is a historically important settlement 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the city of Patiala and 42 kilometers (26 mi) west of Punjab's capital, Chandigarh. It is a major pilgrimage center in Sikhism. The Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the major landmark in the town. It marks the location where two youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji – 7-year-old Baba Fateh Singh Ji and 9-year-old Baba Zorawar Singh Ji– were betrayed by their cook and servant Gangu to the Mughal army, seized, asked to convert to Islam and when they refused they were buried alive under the orders of Wazir Khan.
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Significance
The city is a historically important settlement 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the city of Patiala and 42 kilometers (26 mi) west of Punjab's capital, Chandigarh. It is a major pilgrimage center in Sikhism.
Historical Significance
The city is a historically important settlement 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the city of Patiala and 42 kilometers (26 mi) west of Punjab's capital, Chandigarh. It is a major pilgrimage center in Sikhism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fatehgarh Sahib is most comfortable in January, February, March, October and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 37°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 38 km away. The nearest railway station is Fatehgarh Sahib railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Aam Khas Bagh, Khanda Museum and Sadna Qasai Mosque.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 16°C to 37°C over the year, with about 632 mm of rain in total.
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