Sobrāon Obelisk Monument

Obelisk monument commemorating the Battle of Sobraon

Sobrāon Obelisk at a Glance#

Address: Sobraon battlefield area, near Ferozepur / Gurdaspur district border, Punjab, India

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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.

Cool season
October-March · 10-25°C
Crisp mornings and clear skies are best for exploring open memorial grounds and reading plaques.
Monsoon shoulder
September and April-May · 20-35°C
Warm, sometimes humid days; fewer visitors but heavier vegetation can obscure some markers.

Weather & Climate near Sobrāon Obelisk#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 156 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
50°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 5° - 19° 12° 24 mm some cloud 44% 1.0 m/s 0.5 low 10.2h
February Very Good 8° - 22° 15° 17 mm some cloud 45% 1.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Ideal 12° - 27° 19° 24 mm mostly sunny 38% 1.3 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 10 mm partly cloudy 30% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Excellent 23° - 39° 31° 13 mm some cloud 23% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
June Excellent 26° - 40° 33° 33 mm some cloud 32% 1.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.0h
July Good 26° - 35° 33° 182 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.1 m/s 1.7 very high 13.8h
August Very Good 26° - 34° 33° 141 mm some cloud 59% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 13.1h
September Very Good 23° - 34° 30° 93 mm mostly sunny 55% 0.9 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 33° 25° 17 mm clear 40% 0.8 m/s 1.1 high 11.3h
November Ideal 10° - 27° 19° 4 mm mostly sunny 37% 0.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Excellent 6° - 21° 14° 11 mm mostly sunny 39% 0.7 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h