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Patiala : Places to Visit
Mughal Serai, Shambhu: This Sarai, is 11 kms. from Rajpura on
Rajpura- Ambala G.T. Road. Mail, Military Post and an Inn, originality, the
Serai has two majestic gates with a mosque in the Center and cells on all sides,
a 'bowli' (paved well) and a 'baradari' a (building having 12gates). It is a
protected monument.
Bahadurgarh Fort: 6 kms. from Patiala town on Patiala-Chandigarh road,
it was originally built by Nawab Saif Khan in 1658 A.D.
and rebuilt in 1837A.D. by Maharaja Karam Singh. The fort, which commemorates the visit of Guru Teg Bahadur, is
surrounded by two circular ramparts,110feet apart with a moat, 58 feet wide.
Chattbir Zoo: On Chandigarh-Patiala highway. It is the largest
zoo, which simulates natural habitat of the animals and birds in the northern
India. A deer and lion safari are attractions of the zoo.
Ghuram: Ghuram, a village in Patiala District, reputed to be the home town of
Mata Kaushalya is replete with ruins. At Sheikh Bhikhan's shrine which
commemorates his meeting with Guru Gobind Singh Ji, an annual fair is held in
June/July. Nearby stands an old fort to the South of which, is a garden
surrounded by a pucca wall, adjacent to which is a large tank.
Nabha: Old Palace of Nabha is, now, converted into a Government College. The
royal Guest House and High Court Complex have become parts of a Public School.
Hira Mahal, the residence of the ruling family, now, houses antique cars, the
walls of its main hall have enchant murals. Horlicks, the great English
manufacturing house has a big set-up here which produces Horlicks and Ghee
(clarified butter) which are renowned.
Quila
Mubarak: Maharaja Amar Singh completed
Qila Mubarak (the fort) founded in 1764. It has two portions, Qila Androon, the
inner fort, Qila Mubarak the outer. The facade of gate of Qila Androon is
decorated with geometrical and floral designs in lime plaster. There are two
painted chambers depicting scenes tom Hindu mythology and portraits of Sikh
Gurus in Patiala style. The complex has a unique under-ground sewerage system.
An excellent museum of Chandeliers and famous weapons is located here.
Motibagh Palace:Also worth seeing are the Motibagh Palace, residence of the erstwhile rulers of Patiala, now houses the National Institute of Sports and a Museum which, in addition to beautiful collections of the arts and the artifacts also houses the world's greatest collection of medals. (Click to see photo)
Baradari Gardens, Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Temple Kali Devi: On account of the rare murals on their walls, these places been declared national monuments. The Archives of the Punjab Government are located in the Baradari Complex and have the richest collection of manuscripts pertaining to the history of earstwhile princely states of Punjab. (Click to see photo).
The gardens have got a new ultra-modern fountain and water feature which was inaugurated on 07 April 2001. The fountain has been named as the Wedding Cake of Aerating Jet's. The fountain has cost around Rs 8 lakh and is a new centre of attraction in Patiala. (Click to see photo)
Patiala is a center of education,
an emporium of consumer goods and is well
known for its royal cuisine and hospitality.
