This article is all about Patiala, tourim in Patiala, climate and topography of Patiala, hotels in Patiala etc
About Patiala
Patiala is one of the places in Punjab where you can extract its traditional beauty. It is also one of the main tourist destinations in Punjab. The city is famous for its pagg, peg, paranda and Juti and is also known for its cultural heritage. The place lies between 29°49’ and 30°47’ north latitude, 75°58’ and 76°54' east longitude. Patiala literally means the land of Baba Ala Singh who was the founder of the place. Patiala is also a home town for famous personalities like Rakesh sharma who was the first Indian in space, Jet airways Chairman Naresh Goyal and some the cricketers like Mohinder Amarnath, Navjot Sidhu, Rathinder Singh Sodhi etc. It is also the head quarters of Patiala District of Punjab.
How to Reach Patiala
Patiala is about 100 kms from Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab. It is about 250 kms from Delhi. The nearest towns from Patiala are Rajpura (30 kms away), Zirakpur (60 kms away) and Ambala Cantt (35 kms away).
For those who reach by road can come through the national highway connecting Delhi and Amritsar. It is just 250 kms away. You can also come via Ambala Cantt which takes about 5 hours. You can also come from Chandigarh via Zirakpur and Rajpura without touching Ambala Cantt. The nearest Railway Station is Patiala Railway Station and the trains are available from major cities of India to Patiala.
Climate and Topography
As the climate of the northern regions of India, Patiala is having an extreme climate, which means very hot in summer and too cold in winter. Generally May is the hottest month and having a temperature of about 43 degree centigrade and January is the coldest month which ranges to almost 2 degree centigrade. The annual average rainfall here is about 688 mm and it get most of the rain during the month of July.
Coming to the topography of Patiala, it is having plain region rich with alluvial soil. The place belongs to Indo- Gangatic plains of India. The fertile alluvial soil of Patiala is a real blessing for the farmers of Punjab for the cultivation of their crops. There are also many water channels which mainly include the river Ghanger. The place is also connected by many canals which is a source of irrigation for the crops during summer.
Tourist Places in Patiala
The Quila Mubarak Complex in Patiala is a prime attraction for the tourists. These include the complexes of the palace of Quila Androon. This is situated on the heart of the city and is surrounded by 10 acres of ground. The guest house, darbar hall, shiva temple are some of attracting features to see in the complexes. Quila Androon is also famous for its rich architecture style developed by the Mughals. All the rooms inside this are intricately decorated. Many outsiders are visiting here to have close exposure to the Mughal architecture of the complex.
Rang Mahal and Sheesh mahal is another attraction here. These are known for its frescoes which were made under the reign of Maharaja Narender Singh. The artists from Rajasthan, Pahari and Avadhi tradition has done most of these works. The place is also known for Divan khanna or simply Darbar halls which are used as a venue for the public meetings and to address the crowd. Now this has been changed to Museum with a rich collection of royal features. The swords of Nadir Shah are preserved here along with the dagger of Guru Gobind Singh. The Jalau khana, Sarda khana, Lassi khana are also some other interesting features.
The Moti Bagh Palace in Patiala is also a famous place to visit. The construction of this palace was started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh and was completed during the period of Bhupinder Singh in the early 90s. The palace is now a National Institute for sports. The palace is also surrounded by beautiful garden. This palace is a regular visiting place for the tourists.
Besides these places, there are many tourist destinations like Sheesh Mahal, Lachman Jhoola, Bir Mohti Bagh, Mall Road, Rajindra Kothi, Baradari Gardens etc. Some of the major Gurudwaras include Dukhniwaran Sahib and Panj Bali Gurudwara. There are also many historical places surrounding Patiala. These include Banur, Samanna, Sanaur, Ghuram etc. Visiting these places will surely be a different experience.
Hotels and Restaurants in Patiala
Some of the major hotels and restaurents in Patiala are
1. Corner Restaurant
2. Dhillon Residency
3. Pushap Palace
4. Tandoors Restaurant
4. Narain Continental
5. Flyover Classic Hotel
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