Patiala Tour Packages

The Royal city of Patiala is famous for its traditional turban, jutti, parandas, Patiala salwar, and Patiala peg.

With a well-planned Patiala tour offered by TravelTriangle, you will get to discover this part of Punjab with food, culture, and history.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Patiala

Patiala Tour Packages have been designed comprising the best attractions. Below are some of the popular places you must explore during your trip to Patiala:

1. Qila Mubarak

What’s Special: Historical monument

Timings: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Transportation Option: Auto, cab

Built by the founder of the Patiala dynasty Ala Singh, Qila Mubarak was merely a mud fortress in 1763. Later on, it got reconstructed with baked bricks.

This 10-acre complex consists of Qila Androon (the interior portion of Qila Mubarak), Ran Baas (Guest house), Divan Khana (Darbar Hall), and an underground sewerage system. Qila Androon, built by Maharaja Amar Singh, has 13 royal chambers from Hindu mythology, painted in the Patiala art style.

2. Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib

What’s Special: Spiritual significance

Timings: Monday-Sunday, 24/7

Transportation Option: Cab, rickshaw, auto

This religious place has a history associated with it. Many years ago, the city’s inhabitants were going through some mysterious sickness. Guru Teg Bahadur Singh (ninth guru of the Sikhs) blessed this village by staying in meditation by the side of the pond, under a banyan tree. The sickness in the village subsided, and the site of Guruji’s samadhi came to be known as Dukh Niwaran, literally meaning ‘eradicator of suffering.’ Devotees have faith in the healing qualities of the Sarovar attached to this famous shrine.

3. Adalat Bazar

What’s Special: Shopping destination

Timings: Monday-Sunday, 10 am-8 pm

Transportation Option: Rickshaw, auto

Adalat Bazar offers the best retail therapy amidst a visit to historical places. This marketplace has handcrafted Phulkari dupattas, lehengas, and juttis. Treat yourself to lip-smacking street food like Kulchas, Chole Bhature, Kachoris, Paranthas, and Lassi.

4. Baradari Gardens

What’s Special: Wide variety of flora

Timings: Monday-Sunday, 5 am-11:55 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, rickshaw, auto

As the name suggests, Baradari Garden means a garden with 12 gates. Situated near the Baradari Palace, it was built under the reign of Maharaja Rajinder Singh. It is one of Patiala’s main attractions and comprises rare trees, shrubs, and flowers. It was a part of the royal residence with a skating rink, a cricket stadium, and a small palace named Rajinder Kothi. Residents of all age groups come here for a walk, run and practice yoga.

5. Shri Kali Devi Temple

What’s Special: Sacred spot

Timings: Monday-Sunday, 5 am-9 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, cab, rickshaw

In 1936, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was inspired to build Shri Kali Devi Temple and brought the 6 feet idol of Kali maa and Paawan Jyoti (Sacred fire) from Bengal to Patiala. The first sacrifice (bali) to the temple was a water buffalo. An older temple of Raj Rajeshwari, a Hindu deity, also stands in the middle of the temple complex. Devotees offer bangles, chunni, daal, mustard oil, etc. to the idol of Kali maa.

6. Sheesh Mahal

What’s Special: Mirror Work, frescoes, bridge

Timings: Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 am-5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Transportation Option: Cab

Situated behind the Moti Bagh Palace, a section of the Sheesh Mahal is embellished with colored glass and mirror work. Hence, it is also known as the ‘Palace of Mirrors.’ Built under the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh, most frescoes (a technique of mural painting) were painted in the Mahal by the artists. The museum here houses an enormous collection of medals from the world, collected by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh.

Earlier, there used to be a lake on the front side of the palace, but now it has dried up. Lachman Jhoola (not to be confused with the one in Rishikesh), a bridge built across the now-dried lake, adds to the beauty of the Mahal. As of now, the museum and the main building are closed for public viewing because of renovations. However, tourists can access the surroundings of the Mahal together with Lachman Jhoola.

7. Patiala Zoo/ Patiala Bir

What’s Special: Intriguing fauna

Timings: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Transportation Option: Cab

Patiala Zoo, also known as Patiala Bir or Deer Park, is a preserved forest and a Wildlife Sanctuary. This zoo houses species like Monkeys, Parakeets, Deer, Cockatiels, Rabbits, Painted Storks, Blackbucks, Crocodiles, Red Jungle Fowls, and many more. It is a must-visit place in Patiala sightseeing tour for photography lovers.

Best Time To Visit Patiala

March to May

The summers in Patiala make it difficult to enjoy local sightseeing. Visitors avoid planning a vacation here during this season because of the high temperature leading to scorching heat.

June to September

The monsoon season in Patiala emerges in June and fades away towards the end of September. Although there is a fall in temperature compared to summers, a majority of travelers usually avoid visiting Patiala during monsoons because of the humidity and heavy rainfall.

October to February

It is the best time to visit Patiala, as winters are pleasant and suitable for local sightseeing. However, January is a month during which people avoid a trip to Patiala because of the extremely chilly weather.

How To Reach Patiala?

By Air

Punjab has well-established airports located in Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ludhiana. Both airports are interconnected to many cities in India so you can board a flight to any of these airports. However, it is best if you board a flight to either Chandigarh Airport or Ludhiana Airport and then take a cab to Patiala.

By Rail

Depending on the days of their run, 16 trains stop by Patiala Railway Station. However, if your train doesn’t halt at Patiala Railway Station, other nearby railway stations include Rajpura Junction Railway Station and Nabha Railway Station.

By Road

Patiala has a well-connected inter-state bus terminal. Regardless of the starting point of your journey, the interconnected roads will lead you to Patiala. Patiala Bus Stand is at a distance of 100-150 meters from Patiala Railway Station.