Places to See
The Heritage
Archaeological Destinations
Due to its rigorous past the best part of ancient Punjab is either in its ruins or underground. At Ropar, called Roop Nagar (the town of beauty is olden times) evidence of Harappan culture of Indus Valley Civilisation and relics of Alexander's Army have been discovered.Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.
The excavations at Dholbaha, the ancient temple town at Hoshiarpur takes back its antiquity to the Pleistocene period of stone age man and shows evidence of continued development of civilisation right down of the 7th and 8th century A.D.The museum containing these relics is situated in Hoshiarpur city.
Ghuram, Patiala District :
The first seat of Muslim Empire in India and the reputed birth place of Mata Kaushalya has ruins which show it is as a great enterpot, the archaeological digs are beginning to reveal indications of the epic age civilisation.
Sanghol, District Fatehgarh Sahib:
Archaeological digs here have yielded relics which date back from Harrapan Culture of 6th century AD. A stupa and a Budhist monastery complex of the Kushan era (Ist-2nd Century AD) has also been unearthed here.
Forts
Govindgarh Fort Amritsar,
early 19th century designed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.Has special defence mechanism against artillery attacks, which were frequent when Punjab was still open to depredations of the Afghan hordes. Being with paramilitary forces it is not open to visitors now.
Bathinda Fort
Schooner shaped fort stands like a ship in a sea of sand; design eminently suited to the desert environment; is reputed
to be 1800 years old. It is said to have been built by Bhatti Reo.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.
In 1754 AD it was captured by Maharaj Ala Singh of Patiala. A small gurdwara commemorates the visit of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji here.
Faridkot Fort :
30 Km south of Ferozepur.
Reputed to be 700 years old,
noteworthy for the hall of mirrors and wall paintings called Sheesh Mahals these halls of mirrors were copied in
Rajasthan style and were actually the prayer rooms of the ruling family.
Qila Mubark Patiala, founded in1764 by Maharaja Ala Singh. It was originally a kuchi-garhi of a mud fort which was later raised into a sprawling double storied structure with a massive gate having beautiful arches. The best part of the fort is a museum now.
Bhadurgarh Fort 6 kms from Patiala, originally founded by Nawab Saif Khan in 1658. The present fort was built by Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala in 1837. It has two circular ramparts and is surrounded by a moat and covers an area of 2100 sq meters. This rather compact but nicely designed citadil is in the custody of the Department of police.Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.
Anandpur Sahib Fort ,Ropar. Anandpur Sahib was defended by fiveforts. They have all become victims of the ravages of war and time. The central fort Anandgarh Sahib is still extant in parts. Its highlight is the deep well approached by a flight of stairs.
Phillaur Fort, Ludhiana : was designed by Dewan Mohkam Chand,the brave general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh facing the, then, British border along Ludhiana.it is police training centre now.
Shahpur Kandi Fort,7 Km from Pathankot: This 16th century fort nestles at the foot of the towering Himalayas and overlooks the river Ravi. Is a comfortable rest-house now.
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