Things to do in Rajpura, Punjab
Rajpura is a city and a municipal council in Patiala district in the Indian state of Punjab, India, situated along the border of the Indian state of Haryana. It is located 26 km from Patiala city, towards East from district headquarter.
5 places to visit in and around Rajpura, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Manimajra Fort
Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh. It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the Oscar-winning movie Zero Dark Thirty.
Wikipedia - 2Bahadurgarh Fort
Bahadurgarh Fort is a historical Sikh-fort near Patiala in Punjab, India.
Wikipedia - 3Manauli Fort
Manauli Fort, also known as Quila Manauli, is a fortress located in the middle of the Manauli hamlet in Mohali district, Punjab, India. It is 11 kilometres from Mohali city and Chandigarh and nearly 4 km away from International Chandigarh Airport Road Mohali.
Wikipedia - 4Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple
Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. "Shanaleshwara" means, the sign that is worshiped as Lord Shiva.
Wikipedia - 5Gurdwara Naulakha Sahib
Gurudwara Naulakha Sahib is situated in the village of Naulakha, Fatehgarh Sahib district in Punjab, India. This village is situated on Patiala-Sirhind Road.
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Best time to visit Rajpura
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 13°C | 28 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 16°C | 31 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 23°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 21 mm |
| May | Hot | 34°C | 31 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 36°C | 96 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 33°C | 183 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 31°C | 177 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 29°C | 117 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 20°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 15°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Rajpura
- Nearest railway station: Rajpura Junction (RPJ), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 28 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Rajpura costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Rajpura is not included.
Compare Rajpura with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajpura | – | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Jhansla | 8 km | Oct–Mar | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Patiala | 10 km | Oct–Mar | 36 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sirhind-Fategarh | 26 km | Oct–Mar | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mohali | 29 km | Oct–Mar | 38 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Rajpura; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Rajpura?
The best known are Manimajra Fort, Bahadurgarh Fort, Manauli Fort, Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple, Gurdwara Naulakha Sahib.
When is the best time to visit Rajpura?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Rajpura?
Nearest railway station: Rajpura Junction (RPJ), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 28 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Rajpura cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Rajpura is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.