It was an ancient market town connecting Majha with Malwa.

DRAULI BHAI :

The town of Drauli Bhai is sacred to the memory of the sixth Prophet of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, Two important Gurudwaras, Kirtan Sohila, commemorating the death of mata Damodari, the consort of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji and another marking the birth place of the Guru's eldest son Baba Gurditta are located here. There are some relics connected with Guruji, like the loh' a round disc of iron on which chappatis are baked, a wooden box of the time and 3 hand written documents which are on display at these holy places. Multi-National Swiss Business house 'NESTLE' manufactures a wide range of food specialities here, including the famous NESCAFE.

MUKTSAR (OLD NAME KHIDRANA) :

45 Kms. from Faridkot named after the 40 'Muktas' - the emancipated ones, who had deserted Guru Gobind Singh during the battle of Anandpur Sahib but, taunted by their womenfolk had rejoined Guru ji and died to the last man in the battle of Khidrana.

Tuti Gundhi, Tibbi Sahib, Rikab Sahib, Dattan Sahib, Tamboo Sahib, Dukhbhanjan Sahib, all these Gurudwaras commemorate incidents from the life of the tenth Prophet. Maghi fair, one of the biggest draws in Punjab is celebrated annually here in the month of January.

PATIALA:

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 facade of gate of Qila Androon is decorated with geometrical and floral designs in lime plaster. There are two painted chambers depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and portraits of Sikh Gurus in Patiala style. The complex has a unique under-ground sewerage system. An excellent museum of Chandeliers and famous weapons is located here.

Also worth-seeing are the Motibagh Palace 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 monument, 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, SHAMBHU :

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 Nearby stands an old fort to the south of which is a garden surrounded by a pucca wall adjacent to which is a large tank.

NABHA:

Old Palace of Nabha is, now, converted into a Government College. The royal Guest House and High Court Complex have become parts of a Public School. Hira Mahal, the residence of the ruling family, now, houses antique cars, the walls of its main hall have enchant murals . Horlicks, the great English manufacturing house has a big set-up here which produces Horlicks and ghee (clarified butter) which are renowned.