Panipat — Travel Guide
Panipat was one of the five cities founded by the Pandava brothers during the times of the Mahabharata; its historic name being Panduprastha. Panipat was the scene of three pivotal battles in Indian history Panipat is a legendary name in Indian history - A place where the fate of great empires was decided more than once. Since it fell on the route of land invasions to Delhi from the north-west, history was more often made at Panipat than Delhi. The repeated battles at Panipat did not leave much by way of historic relics, but the tomb of Ibrahim Lodi, the Kabuli Bagh Mosque built by Babar to commemorate his victory, the Sal.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
The nearest airport is the IGI Airport in New Delhi, which is 94 km. away from Panipat.
By Train
Panipat Junction railway station connects the city to the rest of India by railways.
Panipat is also a great handlooms centre. Furnishing fabrics and woollen carpets are a speciality here. You can visit the weaving centres, see craftsmen at work and buy directly from them what is exported to markets around the world. Not surprisingly, you are bound to get a better bargain. Shopping in Panipat is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping.
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