Rupnagar district, Punjab, India

Places to visit near Ropar

Ropar is a town in Rupnagar district, Punjab, India, home to about 52,313 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 17 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rupnagar (1 km), Prophet Bajinder Singh Ministries - New Chandigarh (24 km) and Siswan Dam (30 km).

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Ropar at a glance

Location
Rupnagar district, Punjab, India
Population
about 52,313
Coordinates
30.9690° N, 76.5269° E
Places within 50 km
102 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Chandigarh, 45 km
Railway station
Rupnagar (RPAR), 1 km
Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 52 km

Top places to visit near Ropar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ropar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Ropar

59 temples within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is Jateshwar Mahadev Mandir, Jatwahar (18 km); the best-known is Jayanti Devi Temple (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ropar

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is Indus Valley Civilization (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ropar

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is Chandigarh Botanical Garden Sarangpur (39 km); the best-known is Rose Garden (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ropar

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is The Asanar Hills (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ropar

23 museums within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is Ropar Archeological Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ropar

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ropar. The closest is Mirzapur Check Dam (24 km); the best-known is Siswan Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Siswan Dam · lake · Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) · ~30 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Sukhna Lake · lake · Chandigarh · ~46 km · Very popular · Must-see
  • Mirzapur Check Dam · lake · Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) · ~24 km
  • Nangal Dam - Beautiful City · lake · Rupnagar · ~60 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Jainti Dam · lake · Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) · ~37 km · Well liked
  • Dhanas Lake · lake · Chandigarh · ~39 km · Well liked

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A one-day trip from Ropar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ropar
  2. 1 km Indus Valley Civilization · heritage site, Rupnagar
  3. 1 km Ropar Archeological Museum · museum, Rupnagar
  4. 2 km Makbra Jamaal Khan · heritage site, Rupnagar
  5. 23 km Prophet Bajinder Singh Ministries - New Chandigarh · church, Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
  6. 23 km The Asanar Hills · hill, Rupnagar
  7. 1 km Back to Ropar

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How to reach Ropar

  • By train: Rupnagar (RPAR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Govindgarh (GVG) — about 50 km from the centre
  • By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 52 km by road
  • By air: Halwara International Airport (HWR), Halwara — about 111 km by road
  • By road from Chandigarh: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Kasauli: about 53 km · directions
  • By road from Shimla: about 79 km · directions

All places near Ropar by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ropar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1759Jateshwar Mahadev Mandir, Jatwahar (18 km)
Forts & heritage1435Indus Valley Civilization (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1635Chandigarh Botanical Garden Sarangpur (39 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints630The Asanar Hills (1 km)
Museums1423Ropar Archeological Museum (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs922Mirzapur Check Dam (24 km)
Other attractions720Rupnagar (1 km)
Parks514Panj Pyare Park (36 km)
Waterfalls08NB Waterfall (51 km)
Mosques & dargahs57Dargah Peer Baba Budhan Shah Ji (30 km)
Treks27Lake Reserve Forest Natural Trail, 5 (46 km)
Jain sites36Mata Chakeshwari Devi Jain Mandir, Sirhind (47 km)
Churches25Prophet Bajinder Singh Ministries - New Chandigarh (24 km)
Buddhist sites25Sanghol Buddhist Stupa Ruins (30 km)
Caves04Adventure Cave ® (58 km)

Ropar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ropar?

Rupnagar (attraction, about 1 km), Indus Valley Civilization (heritage site, about 1 km), Ropar Archeological Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Asanar Hills (hill, about 1 km), Prophet Bajinder Singh Ministries - New Chandigarh (church, about 24 km), Makbra Jamaal Khan (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ropar?

102 places on Spotwander: 17 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest temple to Ropar?

Jateshwar Mahadev Mandir, Jatwahar, about 18 km by road; Mata Chintpurni Mandir (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ropar?

Indus Valley Civilization, about 1 km by road; Makbra Jamaal Khan (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ropar?

Chandigarh Botanical Garden Sarangpur, about 39 km by road; Patiala Ki Rao Reserved Forest (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ropar?

Start in Ropar, visit Indus Valley Civilization, then Ropar Archeological Museum, then Makbra Jamaal Khan, then Prophet Bajinder Singh Ministries - New Chandigarh, then The Asanar Hills, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ropar?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Ropar?

By train: Rupnagar (RPAR), about 1 km away. By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 52 km by road. By road: 45 km from Chandigarh.

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