Why visit Basi
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Chhatbir Zoo.
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About Basi
Dera Bassi is a satellite city of Chandigarh and a municipal council in Mohali district in the state of Punjab, India. Dera Bassi is located on the Chandigarh – Delhi National Highway, 8 km from Chandigarh. It is located within 20 km from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. It is strategically located near the boundary of Haryana, Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh.
From the Wikipedia article Dera Bassi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Healthcare19
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History
The Dera Bassi town was formed from the early Kalsia State, whose headquarters were at Chhachhrauli. There was a big fort of the Mughal era located on the outskirts of Dera Bassi. The fort still exists, albeit as a ruin. It was used as guest house by Kalsia rulers. In 1922, Ravi Sher Singh visited Dera Bassi after his paramount as the monarch of Kalsia state.
Following the merger of Kalsia State into PEPSU in 1948, the town became part of the Kohistan district. In 1953, it became part of Patiala district, following the merger of the former Kohistan district of PEPSU. Later, in 2006, it became part of the newly created Mohali district.
In Makandpur village in Dera Bassi, there is a holy place called "Kethlo Tirath" (Kamlon Third). There is a Kunti Kund Sarovar (Pond), Temple of Pandavas with Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Pandavas stayed at this place when they successfully escaped from Lakshagraha.
From the History section of Dera Bassi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Basi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 km away.
- Bhankarpur 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- Mīrpur 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Panchkula 12 km north, about 12 min by car
- Mani Mājra 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Mohali 16 km northwest, about 16 min by car
- Chandigarh 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Naraingarh 30 km southeast, about 30 min by car
- Patiāla 52 km southwest, about 52 min by car
- Shimla 65 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- Thānesar 68 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chand2, Fanoflesage, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chattbir Zoo Chandigarh Entance, Gopal1035, CC BY 2.5
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