Patiala or Puttiala is located in the southeastern part of the state of Punjab. Known for itsParanda (tasselled tag for braiding hair), Pagri (traditional headgear), Peg (Patiala Peg - a double or large peg of whiskey), and Jutti (traditional Punjabi footwear), it is one of the youngest cities of the state which still retain its old world charm and the many-faced delights of its rich heritage. Patiala is hometown of many eminent personalities like cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Bollywood stars Om Puri, Jimmy Shergill, Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal and Sq Ldr Rakesh Sharma, the first and only Indian till date to fly into space.
Tourist attractions in Patiala: Qila Mubarak, Moti Bagh Palace, Government Mohindra College, Bahadurgarh Fort, Baradari Gardens, Sheesh Mahal and Museum
There are few budget hotels, guesthouses and deluxe hotels in Patiala, which offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit all pockets and tastes. The hotels in Patiala are mostly located near railway station, bus stand and in the major commercial centers of the city. The helpful and friendly staff of Patiala hotels offers you a warm welcome as you check in to the hotels. The rooms offered are spacious and well furnished and appointed with host of modern amenities like attached bath with H/C running water, colour television, and telephone with direct dial facility. Unlike budget hotels, the deluxe hotels in Patiala offer more room options and modern facilities therefore the room tariffs are high in these hotels. All the deluxe hotels and few budget hotels in Patiala have in house restaurants where you can pamper your taste buds with delicious cuisines. A well stocked bar offer a wide variety of exotic drinks. Equipped with all modern conveniences like swimming pool, fitness center, conference hall, banquet hall, car rental, foreign currency exchange and tour desk, the hotels in Patiala provide discerning travellers with a warm, intimate atmosphere and the utmost in personal attention. |
