The old and the new worlds go hand in hand in Patiala.

Qila Mubarak (the fort) founded in 1764 was completed by his grandson Maharaja Amar Singh.

It has two portions, Qila Androon, the inner fort, Qila Mubarak the outer. The façade of gate of qila Androon is decorated with geometrical and floral designs in lime plaster. There two painted chambers depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and portraits of Sikh Gurus in Patiala style. The complex has a unique underground sewerage system. An excellent museum of Chandliers and famous weapons is located here.

Also worth-seeing are the Motibagh Place which houses a Museum and which, in addition to beautiful collections of the arts and the artifacts also houses the world’s greatest collection of medals, with Baradari Gardens, Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Temple Kali Devi, which on account of the rare murals on its walls, has been declared a national monuments, Patiala is a centre of education, an emporium of consumer goods and is well-known for its royal cuisine and hospitality.

National Institute of Sports: The Moti Bagh Palace, residence of the erstwhile rulers of Patiala now belongs to the nation and houses the National Institute of Sports. The Archives of the Punjab Government located in the Baradari Complex here have the richest collection of manuscripts pertaining to the history of earthwhile princely states of Punjab.

Mughal Serai, Shambu: 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 Centre and cells on all sides, a ‘bowli’ (paved well) and a ‘baradari’ a (building having 12 gates). 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 1837 A.D. by Maharaja Karam Singh.

The fort which commemorates the visit of Guru Teg Bahadur is surrounded by two circular ramparts, 110 feet 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 al large tank.