Tourist Places in Panipat

Panipat tourism is highly promoted due to the great historical significance of this town. This town was the gateway to Delhi and hence has witnessed some major battles from the time of the Mahabharatas. Due to the historical significance, there are various historical monuments whose remnants can be seen around the town. Also known as the city of weavers, Panipat holds a great position in handloom manufactured goods in the county and one can witness the booming industry in this town.

There are various tourist places in Panipat. The main ones include the Panipat Museum, the grave of the Hindu ruler Hemu known as ‘Samadhi-sthal’, camp site of Babur and Akbar at village Sodhapur, the grave of Ibrahim Lodhi as well as Kabuli Bagh, Devi Mandir, Salar Gunj Gate, Kala Amb and the tomb of the thirteenth century sufi saint Bu Ali Shah Qalandar.

Panipat Museum was especially set up to highlight the historical events that took place in Panipat over the last two hundred years. This museum contains remnants of the battles such as arms, armours, weapons, art and craft pieces, inscription, potteries and so forth of the historical eras. Each historical item is highlighted by descriptions and writings to provide education to visitors about the various historical instances, items and events recorded in the museum.

The tomb erected on the grave of Ibrahim Lodhi is the next tourist landmark which commemorates the life of the slain hero who lay down his life in the First Battle of Panipat and laid way for Babur to establish the Mughal dynasty in India.

Hemu’s Samadhi Sthal is another place of historical significance. Though he was beheaded and his head was sent off to Kabul and his torso hung in outside Purana Quila in Delhi, Hemu’s supporters erected this memorial tomb later on to commemorate his death.

Kala Amb is the site which was demarcated by a black mango tree whereby Sadashiv Rao Bhau directed his Maratha troops in the third battle of Panipat. The mango tree is no longer there but the site is demarcated for tourists to come and see the place.

The Devi Temple draws numerous tourists since it is architecturally well made and is set against a beautiful backdrop.

The garden of Kabuli Bagh was built by Babur to commemorate his victory over Ibrahim Lodhi in the first battle of Panipat. Named after his wife, Mussammat Kabuli begum, this garden also contains a mosque and a tank built by Babur and a masonry platform built by Humayn after his victory on the same grounds.

Tomb of Bu-Ali Shah Kalandar is another great place for tourist attraction. This tomb was erected in memory of the great Urdu poet by son of allau-din Khilji.

Besides these historic places, the wholesale handloom and textile market attracts tourists equally from all over the world.