There are many places in and around Bhatinda that reflects the culture and religious heritage of the city. A major attraction of Bhatinda is one of the tallest and oldest monuments in small bricks - the Qila Mubarak or the Bhatinda Fort, where Empress Razia Sultana was held captive.
The Bahia Fort which is now a four star hotel was constructed by S. Balwant Singh Sidhu in 1930. This fort was once the official house of the military forces of Patiala State’s Maharaja Bhupinder Singh.
Lakhi Jungle is another attraction, located at a distance of 15 km from Bhatinda, towards Muktasar. In this forest, there is an ancient Gurudwara where, Shri Guru Nanak Dev delivered Shri Japuli Sahib’s one lakh holy sermons; hence the jungle received its name. Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, also visited this place. Mazaar of Peer Haji Rattan is another holy place of worship in Bhatinda.
The Zoological garden is a popular picnic spot in Bhatinda. Situated 10 km from the Cantonment, this is a plant nursery sponsored by the Forest Department. There is also a zoo in the middle of the forest here. Stretched over an area of 40,000 sq m, the Rose Garden exhibits diversities of rose. Situated close to the thermal plant, this is a popular picnic spot as well. Tourists can also try boating in the lake in the Chetak Park, located in the Bhatinda Cantonment.
