Historical

An alluring monument that radiates the charm and aura of medieval times, Bhadra fort and its surroundings are the most scenic locations in the city. Built by Sha Alam in the year 1411, this fort got its name from the Bhadrakali temple it houses. Nested in the midst of lush greenery that amounts to 44 acres, the fort depicts the history and life of Alam Sha and his family. Intricate carvings, lattice works and lovely frescos suits to the serene ambiance pretty well.

A name synonymous with the historic freedom struggle of India, Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati River is a familiar term to each house hold in India. As the residence of Gandhiji, this Ashram had played a key role, as it was from here Gandhiji urged the people of India to raise their voice against the loathsome rule of the British. He had sowed the seeds of non violence from this Ashram.

In front of the Sheesh Mahal, across the small lake, there is a magnificent suspension bridge called the Lachman Jhoola. It is a replica of the Lachman Jhoola at Rishikesh. It links the Sheesh Mahal with the Bansar Ghar, which houses the North Zone Cultural Center and a hall for setting up exhibitions.

The Jalau Khana is a small, two storied building with a central hall, which has been built in Late Colonial style, where regalia were displayed. The Sard Khana provides an escape from the summer heat. There is a deep well inside it, which acts as a wind tunnel, bringing cool air into the ground-floor rooms and the basement. Outside, there is a formal garden with waterways and fountains.

The construction of this palace was started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh and was completed under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, in the early 20th century. Today, the old palace houses National Institute for Sports. The façade has Rajasthan-style jharokas and chhatris, and the palace is set in a beautiful garden with terraces, water channels and a Sheesh Mahal.

Bahadurgah Fort is a famous tourist attraction of Punjab, located 6 km away from the city of Patiala. It lies at a distance of one and half kilometer from the main gate of Punjab University. The fort was built in 1658, by Nawab Saif Khan and was called Saifabad. Later, Maharaja Amar Singh renovated the fort and renamed it as Bahadurgah Fort. More

Qila Mubarak is one of the prominent tourist attractions of Patiala. Built in 1764, by Maharaja Ala Singh, the fort was originally made as a mud fort or kachi garhi. The Maharaja constructed the pacca qila after his conquest of Sirhind. He constructed the qila by using the octroi received from the merchandise passing through his territory of the GT Road.

Shahpur Kandi Fort is one of the main attractions of the Pathankot city. Built in 1505 AD, by Rajput King Jaspal Singh Pathania, the fort was designed to maintain control over the Kangra and Nurpur region.

Built by the Pathania Rajputs, around 900 years ago, Nurpur Fort is located 25 km away from Pathankot. The fort was constructed by Raja Basua and was originally called Dhameri. Around 100 years after the construction of the fort, it fell in the hands of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who renamed it as Nurpur Fort. It lies on the banks of the River Jabbar. The fort has a Lord Krishna Temple, which has a black stone idol of the deity. Nurpur is also famous for its Pashmina shawls and other woolen textiles.

The fort was designed by Dewan Mohkam Chand, the brave general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is police training center now.