Sobrāon Obelisk
Monument Obelisk monument commemorating the Battle of Sobraon
How to Get to Sobrāon Obelisk #
The Sobraon battlefield lies in northern Punjab near the present border between Ferozepur and Gurdaspur districts. The nearest larger railheads are Ferozepur and Gurdaspur; from either, hire a taxi or take local buses toward the village of Sobraon. Expect a rural road drive of 20-40 minutes from the nearest town; signage can be sparse, so download offline maps or bring a local contact.
Tips for Visiting Sobrāon Obelisk #
- Visit the site with a local guide or at least contact the local archives in Ferozepur for context; the Sobraon battlefield is diffuse and marked by several memorials.
- Photograph early morning light-monuments often look most solemn before the sun climbs.
- Check weather and local hours before traveling; many rural memorials have no staff or facilities.
Best Time to Visit Sobrāon Obelisk #
Best visited outside the heat of summer. The memorial and battlefield area are outdoors and are most comfortable in the cooler months.
Weather & Climate near Sobrāon Obelisk #
Sobrāon Obelisk's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 40°C. Moderate rainfall (569 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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