The 15 Best Day Trips from Barnāla

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Barnāla, India, led by Ludhiana, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh. The closest is Bathinda, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Barnāla

  1. 1

    Ludhiana, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Barnāla
  2. 2

    Gorakhpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Barnāla
  3. 3

    Chandigarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Barnāla
  4. 4

    Jalandhar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Barnāla

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  5. 5

    Kasur, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Barnāla
  6. 6

    Patiāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Barnāla
  7. 7

    Hisar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Barnāla
  8. 8

    Bathinda, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Barnāla
  9. 9

    Panchkula, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Barnāla
  10. 10

    Ambāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Barnāla
  11. 11

    Sirsa, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Barnāla
  12. 12

    Hoshiārpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north of Barnāla
  13. 13

    Jīnd, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Barnāla
  14. 14

    Mohali, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Barnāla
  15. 15

    Moga, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Barnāla

A sample day: Barnāla to Ludhiana

  1. 08:30Leave Barnāla
  2. 09:45Arrive in Ludhiana (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Ludhiana
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ludhiana
  6. 15:45Head back to Barnāla
  7. 17:00Home in Barnāla

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Barnāla?
The best day trips from Barnāla are Ludhiana, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Kasur. The closest is Bathinda, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Barnāla?
Bathinda is the closest, 61 km west of Barnāla, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Barnāla for a day out?
Ludhiana is the largest city in day-trip range, 67 km north-east of Barnāla and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Barnāla?
For a weekend away from Barnāla, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Jīnd (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Hisar (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Hoshiārpur (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Kasur (134 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Barnāla?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jīnd at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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