Ferozepur Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Ferozepur

The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is a place where nature can be witnessed in its most expressive form. The area was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2000, under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The sanctuary consists of 13 revenue villages, and is inhabited by the Bishnoi community.

The Wildlife Area has tropical dry mixed deciduous forest, which is inhabited by several varieties of animals. The Black Buck Deer are found in plenty and freely roam even in domestic neighbourhood. Tourists can also spot porcupine, nilgai, wild boar, jackal and various other animals.

Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara was built to commemorate the battle of 1897. It was built by the army in the honour of 21 Sikh soldiers of the ‘36 Sikh Regiment’, who sacrificed their lives fighting against ten thousand Pathans on account of protecting Fort Saragarhi in Wazirstan. This memorial Gurudwara is surrounded by cannons while its walls are engraved with names of the 21 brave soldiers.

A religious congregation is held in the morning of 12th September every year, which is followed by a reunion of ex-servicemen in the evening. Thousands of people gather here on the day of the congregation to pay homage to the martyrs.

The Anglo Sikh War Memorial was built in 1976 in honour of martyrs. Large paintings commemorate the valour of the Punjabis, who sacrificed their lives fighting against the British troops at Mudki, Ferozeshah. The three-storeyed building on the banks of the Rajasthan canal showcases portraits of noteworthy people whose names are etched in history, weapons, bravery on the battlefield, etc.

This memorial is situated at Ferozeshah which is at about 16 km away from Ferozepur at Moga Road.

Jain Mandir is a beautiful temple situated in Zira, around 36 km away from Ferozepur. The temple, built in 1980, is dedicated to Parsavanath - the 23rd Tirthankara. The significant feature of this temple is its 1200-year old brass idols.

The main idol of the mandir from Palitana in Gujarat is also supposed to be ancient. Tourists get to know about the life of the Jain Tirthankara through the paintings adorning the walls of the temple. The mandir is a 3 storeyed building and is a noteworthy attraction to be visited.

National Martyrs Memorial, located a kilometre away from the Indo-Pak border, was built in 1968 on the banks of the river Sutlej. The revolutionaries - Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were put to death a day earlier than the trial date. The body of these martyrs were stealthily taken out of the jail by the British for a secret cremation to tackle the apprehension and fervour of the citizens of Lahore.

B.K. Dutt was also cremated here as per his last wish. During the Indo–Pak war of 1971, Pakistani troops removed these statues of the national heroes at the memorial. However, these were rebuilt as a result of the efforts of the former Chief Minister of Punjab, Giani Zail Singh in 1973.

Thousands of people visit the National Martyrs Memorial every year on 23rd March to attend the Shaheedi Mela, and a commemoration is held in memory of the freedom fighters.

Chak Sarkar, a block forest area near the village of Mumdot, was declared a Protected Forest by the Punjab Government in 1953. This forest encompasses an area that has been rehabilitated with the aid of artificial regeneration. The artificial forest is managed by the Forest Department and mostly consists of scrub vegetation.

Barki Memorial was built in 1969 in honour of the soldiers of the 7 Infantry Division, who sacrificed their lives during the battle of 1965. The foundation stone of the memorial was laid down by Lt. Gen. Harbakhsh Singh VC on 11th September 1969, and the inauguration was done by Lt. Gen. HK Sibal MVC.

The memorial, presently a part of the Saragarhi Complex, has a 27-ft high pillar in the centre that has been built using white gneiss and red sandstone. A patton tank and the Barki Milestone stand in the South, and a water fountain in the north, with the pillar in the centre. Barki Memorial, boasting of classical Indian architecture, is also famous for its mouldings and relief carvings.

Pothimala was built in 1745 by Guru Jiwan Mal. The name, Pothimala has been derived from Pothi (Sacred book) and Mala (Rosary) of Sri Guru Nanak Ji - that are displayed here. Tourists can also see Padam and Saligram of Guru Ji on display.

Every year on the auspicious day of New Sammat, the Annual Mela of Pothimala is organised. It is located in Guru Har Shai village, which is easily accessible from nearby cities by road.

Harike Wetland, located along the Ferozepur-Amritsar border, spreads over an area of 86 sq km, approximately. Owing to its international appeal, this wetland was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1999. This land was also given the status of a Ramsar Site by the International Body of Wetlands in 1990, under the UNDP.

It serves as home to a large number of migratory birds, including those coming from Siberia and Arctic during winters. The Wigeon, Shoveller, Common teal, Pintail and Brahminy duck can be seen here. The lake is a popular site for spotting crested pochard, common pochard and tufted duck.

Tourists can see around 7 varieties of turtles and 26 varieties of fish at this place. Mammals like the Indian otter, Indian wild boar, jungle cat, jackal and mongoose can also be seen by visitors.

Shane-e-Hind, a huge concrete structure, was designed by the chief architect of Punjab. It measures around 42 ft in length, 56 ft in height and 91 ft in width, which impresses onlookers at the very first glance. Shane-e-Hind serves as a fine response to the Fakhr-E-Pak structure of Pakistan, built 30 years ago which is around 30 ft high.