Phagwara — Travel Guide
Phagwara is a city and it recently became municipal corporation in Kapurthala district in North India, in the central part of Punjab. Before Phagwara was merged with Kapurthala district, it was a part of Jalandhar district. It falls in the Jalandhar Revenue Division. Phagwara was built by Shah Jahan as a market town. Over time, some people of Phagwara started farming and Phagwara took on a rural character. Phagwara Sharki covers the original rural Phagwara, which now is only covered by the area surrounding Sukhchainiana Gurdwara where some people continue to farm the land. Phagu, a great devotee of Guru Ji used to reside here. When Phagu came to know that Guru Ji had come after fighting against Mughals and thought that Mughals might be following him, he was worried and did not serve Guru Ji. Guru Ji said," Phagu Da Warra, Bahron Mitha Andron Khara". Therefore, Phagwara got its name from "Phagu-Da-Warra". Narur is the famous and big village in Phagwara.
THe best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Nearest airport is amrtisar as well as chandigarh airport which is around 150 kms respectively from phagwara.
By Train
Nearest railway stations are jalandhar railway station and phagwara railway station
Shopping in Phagwara 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. Explore the shops and the markets of Phagwara to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Pha
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