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Activity
Things to do in Patiala
10 sights, walks and activities, 8 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 8
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Patiala
Sheesh Mahal museum entry
₹20–₹50 per person1.5 hours
A mirror-work palace with frescoed rooms and a museum of miniature paintings and medals, behind Old Moti Bagh.
Bespoke Patiala jutti shopping
₹500–₹650 per person1–2 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Kashvi Shah on Pexels
Shri Kali Devi Temple
Free45 minutes
A large Kali temple built by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in 1936, one of Patiala's most visited shrines.
Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib
Free1 hour
A large white gurdwara linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur, where pilgrims come to bathe in the sarovar for healing.
Photo: Paramdeeps · CC BY-SA 4.0
Qila Mubarak from outside and Darbar Hall area
Free1 hour
The old fort of Patiala's maharajas, whose Darbar Hall holds chandeliers, arms and royal portraits.
Photo: Journojp · CC BY-SA 4.0
Phulkari shopping in Adalat and Tripuri bazaars
Free1–2 hours
Old bazaar lanes by Qila Mubarak, known for Patiala juttis, phulkari embroidery and parandis.
Photo: Kritzolina · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- Parts of Qila Mubarak are closed for restoration or leased; check which wings are open on the day.
- Sheesh Mahal and the Darbar Hall museum close on Mondays.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Patiala?
Sheesh Mahal museum entry; Bespoke Patiala jutti shopping; Shri Kali Devi Temple; Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib; Baradari Gardens; Qila Mubarak from outside and Darbar Hall area.
What can you do for free in Patiala?
Shri Kali Devi Temple; Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib; Baradari Gardens; Qila Mubarak from outside and Darbar Hall area; Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib; Phulkari shopping in Adalat and Tripuri bazaars.
What is the best time to visit Patiala?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Patiala?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.