Barnala

Barnala


Barnala was named after Baba Ala Singh. Previously it was a district headquarter in erstwhile princely state system, it was later merged in PEPSU ( PATIALA & EAST PUNJAB STATES UNION ) and degraded as sub divisional headquarter. Baba Ala Singh conquered Sirhind fighting his battles from this place. When he overpowered remote areas then from administrative angle he shifted his capital from Barnala to Patiala. The part pertaining to markets of present Barnala city is about eighty years old. The initial Barnala belongs to fort, its surrounding population, Sandhu and Bajwa Pattis. Barnala, which at one time was the capital of province, was District Headquarter when Patiala province came into existence and Bathinda and Mansa used to be its Tehsils (sub-divisions). At the time of independence of India, Bathinda became separate district. After India got freedom, in the year 1954 following abolition of provinces new state of Pepsu was made. Then too Barnala was districts headquarter and Rampura Phool and Malerkotla were its Tehsils (sub-divisions). When Pepsu State with Patiala as its capital was disbanded and merged in Punjab then status of Barnala district got degraded. Now it is only a sub-division.



If you are in Barnala district of Punjab then one thing that you should not miss to visit is the beautiful textile market of Barnala. There are large no. of small shops spread over the city of barnala in a very systematic manner. The handlooms and handicrafts are unique results from this market. You can also find the Phulkari suits and dupattas which are widely exported from this region. The fabrics for quilts and blankets made here are one of the softest and are sought for by tourists. In th



Best Time To Visit


The Best Time to Visit October to March.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Barnala. Nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport.

barnala - 64 km away

BY TRAIN

Barnala is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

Shopping


Shopping in Barnala is a delightful experience for the avid shopper. The state of Punjab has a fairly rich tradition of handicrafts and handlooms. The state is noted for exquisite handicrafts like phulkaris (traditional embroidery), lacquered woodwork, jewelry etc. These are the items, you should look for while shopping in Barnala. Also go for the Punjabi jutis (shoes), which are typical of this region. Hand-woven carpets, blankets, woolen garments and of course Patiala salwar (the traditiona



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