BATHINDA HMEL

                                     BATHINDA HMEL

Bathinda is one of the oldest and famous cities of Punjab. Immersed in history at the same time rubbing shoulders with modernity, is how one would describe Bathinda. The district spans over a total area of 3,382 sq. km. and is situated in the Southern part of Punjab State in the heart of Malwa region. Bathinda, is surrounded by more than 12 small cities and is famous for its big grains, cotton and grapes markets, besides business activities picking up speed  in the growing Steel, Power and Refinery sectors. Tourist destinations like Damdama Sahib, Bahia Ford, Maiser Khana Mandir, Quila Mabarak, Rose Garden, Chetak Park and Zoological Garden attracts a large number of tourists from all over the globe every year.
Investments, both domestic and international, are flowing in vigorously, causing a rapid multiplier effect on Bathinda’s economy and lifestyle. As part of the massive development programme to make Bathinda a model city of Punjab, the government will set up a special economic zone for textile, a flying school, an international cricket stadium and academy, a domestic airport and an air conditioned bus terminal-cum-commercial complex.
Bathinda is home to the ‘Sharjah of Punjab’, the largest military cantonment of Asia. Bathinda is fast emerging on the real estate Map of India and is one of the most sought after land in Punjab. Bathinda is home to industrial setups like National Fertilizers Ltd., Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant, Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant, Petrochemical Plants, Yarn & Textiles Plants, Citrus Fruit Belts, Sugar Mills and many excellent educational institutions. The Centre has also been approached to issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the two civil airports in the State at Bhisiana in Bathinda and Sahnewal near Ludhiana. An IIT or IIM is also proposed to be set up in the city. Technocity, first animation and multimedia studio of Punjab, is also situated in Bathinda. The Punjab government has also decided to set up a state-of-the-art Institute of Hotel Management at Bathinda. International players are very keen on developing properties in Bathinda. A large MNC group has recently acquired prime location land in Bathinda and will be developing a city centre. The main attraction of the City Centre would be a world-class 5-Star hotel project. The Group will also construct a Mall, a 4-Screen Multiplex, an Entertainment Zone, Hyper Market, Food Courts and Anchor Stores.
Reaching Bathinda
Bathinda is well connected to New Delhi and other cities of India by fast trains. There are direct trains that run from Delhi to Bathinda via Patiala, Ambala, Hisar and Rohtak. The journey takes approximately six hours. With the domestic airport slated to be completed by 2010, it will soon have global connectivity with direct flights linking to airports of India.
Nearest Railway Station :  Bathinda Junction Railway Station
Nearest Airport : Chandigarh Airport (About 250 kms away from Bathinda), Amritsar Airport (186 km), Delhi Airport (about 400 kms away from Bathinda)
Hotels for Accommodation at Bathinda :
Sepal Hotel : Bathinda Goniana Road, Bathinda, Punjab Sepal Hotel, Bathinda provides fine accommodation in its 36 well appointed rooms. The hotel is located at a distance of just 1 km from the railway station. The rooms at the hotel are well-equipped with all the modern facilities. Some of the in-room facilities include television, telephone, running hot and cold water and a prompt room service.
Bahia Fort Hotel : The Mall, Bathinda, Punjab Bahia Fort Hotel, Bathinda provides fine accommodation in its 42 elegantly appointed rooms. The rooms at the hotel are well equipped with all the modern facilities. Some of the in-room facilities include television, telephone, running hot and cold water and room service. The hotel also offers facilities like money changing and safe deposit.