Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur owes its name to Guriya Ji, the founder of the district. It was founded in the beginning of the 17th Century. A number of Sikh Gurus have been closely associated with the district, namely Guru Nanak and Guru Hargobind. Gurdaspur is the northern-most district of Punjab. It is located in the Jalandhar division and lies between rivers Ravi and Beas. The landscape of the Gurdaspur has varied topography, comprising of hilly tract, undulating plan, flood plains of the Ravi and the Beas and upland plain. The district has three Tehsils namely, Gurdaspur, Batala and Dera Baba Nanak. Beas and Ravi are the two main rivers that flow through the district, both of which originate near the Rohitang pass in Himachal Pradesh. The soli of the district is alluvial and fertile. There are the forests consisting of the miscellaneous hardwood species and the Chil pine.

Gurdaspur is characteristic of Punjabi culture, which encompasses Bhangra, Punjabi Kisse and the famous Punjabi food. One of the major events of the district is the annual fair held at Batala to commemorate the Marriage of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Baisakhi celebrations at Pandori Mahantan, Babehali’s Chhinjh (Wrestling) Mela and Shivratri fair in the Mahakaleshwar Temple at Kalanaur are the other major fairs and festivals held in the district. Besides the festive celebrations, sightseeing pla