Kapurthala is a city in #Punjab state of #India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Kapurthala District. founded in 11 cen5tury by Bhati #Rajput from #Rajasthan tt was the capital of the Kapurthala State, a princely state in British India and ruled by Ahluwalia Dynasty, Kapurthala is situated in Doaba region at the confluence of river #Beas and #Sutluj. The secular and aesthetic mix of the city with its prominent buildings based on French and Indo-Saracenic architecture self-narrates its princely past. Sometimes called the #Paris of Punjab, it is also known as the city of magnificent Palaces & Gardens.
The City of Kapurthala has several buildings and places of interest linked to its local histories such as the Sainik School (Formerly Jagatjit Palace), Shalimar Bagh (Gardens), District Courts buildings, Moorish Mosque, Panch Mandir (“Five Temples”), Clock Tower, State Gurudwara, Guru Nanak Stadium, Jagjit Club, and the NJSA Government college. The city also has the first climatic change theater in the country. All these buildings attract lot of #tourist attractions. Among other places worth visiting are #French style Elysee Palace, Brahmkund Mandir, Gurudwara Ber Sahib, and others.
tourism in Kapurthala is not just about buildings. It is also the site of Kanji Wetlands, on the western Bein rivulet on the outskirts of the city. The wetland as a #bird sanctuary has been included under the Ramsar Convention and is a common site for bird watching and boating, making it a favored picnic spot. , making it a much sought-after location for nature lovers. Well connected with all major cities by rail, road, and air through #Amritsar the city is known for its pleasant weather
. The city has numerous educational institutions that attract students from across India. besides Kapurthala, a few goods [places worth visiting in the nearby Sultanpur Lodhi, connected with the life of 1st #Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji has places like Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Baag, Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji, and Gurudwara Sri Sant Ghat Sahib. It is here where the Enlightenment of Guru Nanak Sahib happened in 1499, while he was bathing in the Bein rivulet. Also, worth visiting in the nearby #Phagwara town are Gurdwara Sukhchainana Sahib and Mansa Devi mandir.
Though Kapurthala also attracts a lot of #pilgrims, it is a beautiful amalgamation of history and culture that acts as a prime tourist city. Also worth visiting are Jubilee Hall and Durbar Hall are known for their Indian d’cor and Italian style, architecture. Moorish Mosque, inspired from Quitbia mosque in #Markesh, #Morracco is the only #mosque of this style in whole of South East #Asia. Gol Kothi, Baghi-khana, Handira- Nurmahal Sarai are also worth visiting. A major industrial town, it is famous for the massive Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala that produces #railway carriages for the Indian Railways; as well as Jagatjit Cotton Textiles Mills. A major producer of #crops like wheat, sugar, cotton, rice the city has numerous agro-based #industries mainly oil extraction and rice mills.
Pushpa Gujral Science City is also worth visiting. It is a place that uses #technology to impart knowledge to children and adults covering a range of subjects from the physical to social sciences, #engineering, evolution, #health, #nuclear science, and #robotics. The best time to visit Kapurthala is in # the winter months of October to March. Kapurthala has numerous hotels and lodges that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. The restaurants serve delicious #Punjabi #cuisine. There are numerous markets and shopping malls that sell a variety of branded and local products
