![]() Geography of Faridkot Before 1996, Faridkot District was a part of Ferozepur Division in Punjab. In the year 1996, with a divisional headquarter, Faridkot division has been established which includes Faridkot, Bathinda and Mansa districts. It is situated between 29 degree 54 feet to 30 degree 54 feet north latitude and 74 degree 15 feet to 75 degree 25 feet east longitude. It lies in south west of the state and is surrounded by Ferozepur District in the northwest, Moga and Ludhiana Districts in the north east and districts of Bathinda and Sangrur in the south. ![]() There are several places in Faridkot which play a great role in the tourism sector of Faridkot. Some of the places have been detailed below: Qilla Mubarak: The fort with its impressive architecture still adorns the city of Faridkot. Its foundation is believed to have been laid by Raja Mokalsi; later Raka Hamir Singh renovated it and got it extended. Later rulers like Raja Bikram Singh, Raja Balbir singh got constructed many new buildings inside the fort complex. It housed the royal places Tosha Khana, Modi Khana and Treasury Buildings. There is a garden within the four walls of the fort. All the buildings are very well build and well furnished. ![]() Darbar Ganj: This beautiful bungalow is a well laid out garden place. All the rooms are finished in the most modern style. The guests from the sisterly states used Darbar Ganj for stay. The building has now been converted into Circuit House. Rajsthan and Sirhind Canals: Rajasthan Canal and Sirhind Feeder pass near the Faridkot town. Rajasthan canal was constructed during the year 1962 to carry the additional water from Sutlejand Beas River at Hari Ke Pattan to dry areas of Punjab. Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib: This gurudwara is located near Jaitu village. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji is said to have visited here on 15th April, 1706. Here Guru Ji stayed at a Sand Dune (Tibba) and practiced arrows shooting with other sikhs. People congregate here on 10th Phagun every year in memory of the sikhs who scarified their lives during Jaitu Morcha and this is known as Shaheedi Jor Mela. Visiting Information to Faridkot Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar and Faridkot railway station are the nearest to this place. Faridkot can also be reached by road via National Highway 19. |
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