Fateh Burj
A memorial tower celebrating the victory of Sikh general Banda Singh Bahadur, about 100 m tall and one of India's tallest victory towers.
The memorial tower stands at Chappar Chiri near Mohali, commemorating the Battle of Chappar Chiri in 1710, when Banda Singh Bahadur led Sikh forces to defeat the Mughal army. The tower is about 100 m tall. The surrounding park has war memorial sculptures, water features and walking paths, and visitors can take a lift to the top, though opening hours vary. It is about 20 km from Chandigarh and is well suited to visitors interested in Sikh history.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sector 17 Plaza
- Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
- Government Museum and Art Gallery
- Le Corbusier Centre
- Pierre Jeanneret Museum
- Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Capitol Complex
- Chandigarh Bird Park