Some prominent places to visit in Punjab

Punjab is a region rich in cultural heritage, history, and spirituality. Here are some prominent places to visit in Punjab:

Name	Location	Remarks
Dera Baba Nanak	Gurdaspur District	Located on the banks of the River Ravi near the Pakistan border, this site features two significant Gurdwaras: Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and Gurdwara Chola Sahib.
Takht-i-Akbari	Kalanaur (Gurdaspur)	The site where Mughal Emperor Akbar was proclaimed king at 13, by his guardian Behram Khan.
Shamsher Khan Tomb	Batala (Gurdaspur)	A 16th-century tomb with intricate designs, built for Shamsher Khan, Akbar’s foster brother.
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple & Pandava Caves	Doongh Village (Pathankot)	A shrine to Lord Shiva with Pandava Caves believed to date back to the Mahabharata epic.
Sheesh Mahal	Hoshiarpur	Built by Lala Hans Raj Jain in 1911, the building features intricately sculpted figures and statues.
Dabbi Bazaar	Hoshiarpur	Known for exquisite wood inlay products, this bazaar has a 300-year-old craft tradition.
Sansarpur’s Hockey Heroes	Jalandhar District	Sansarpur village produced several famous hockey players, with a peak during the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
Pushpa Gujral Science City	Rasulpur (Kapurthala)	A 72-acre educational and entertainment complex with simulators, robotics, and a virtual reality gallery.
Bebe Nanki’s House	Sultanpur Lodhi	The home of Guru Nanak’s elder sister, featuring beautiful paintings and details of Guru Nanak’s life.
Mohammad Momin & Haji Jamal’s Tombs	Nakodar (Jalandhar)	Constructed in 1612, these tombs resemble the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi, with designs by famous musicians and students of the time.
Durbar Hall	Kapurthala	Former venue for Maharaja Jagatjit Singh’s courts and city functions, now used for city courts.
Tilla Baba Farid Shrine	Faridkot	A shrine to 12th-century Sufi saint Baba Farid, with some of his belongings, located near Qila Mubarak. Festival of Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman is held here every September.
Bathinda Lake View Park	Bathinda	Known for its boating options and adventure sports, especially stunning during sunset for photography.
Baradari Gardens	Patiala	A Mughal-style garden with 12 entrances, commissioned by Maharaja Rajinder Singh in 1876, featuring a statue of the Maharaja.
Shahi Samadhi (Royal Mausoleum)	Patiala	A white marble pavilion memorializing the Patiala royal family, housing a beautiful memorial of Baba Ala Singh.
Aam Khas Bagh	Sirhind	A garden built by Akbar and Shah Jahan with public and royal sections, famous for the Sound and Light show during the Jor Mela.
Banasar Bagh	Sangrur	A marble pavilion surrounded by a dried-out pond, with a museum once used as a meeting place for visiting kings.
Kartarpur Corridor	Narowal District (Pakistan) to Gurdaspur District (India)	A corridor connecting Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India to Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan, inaugurated in 2019 to celebrate Guru Nanak’s 550th Birth Anniversary.
Summer Palace of Ranjit Singh	Amritsar	A summer residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, located in the Ram Bagh, known for its architectural brilliance.
Jagatjit Palace	Kapurthala	Built by Maharaja Jagatjit Singh with French architectural influences, now housing the Sainik School.
Old Moti Bagh Palace	Patiala	A Rajasthani-style palace set in a 400-acre Mughal garden, now home to the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports.
Sheesh Mahal	Patiala	Built in 1847, known for its mirror-decorated galleries, it houses a collection of over 3,000 medals and decorations.
Mukte Minar	Muktsar Sahib	A memorial commemorating the 300th martyrdom anniversary of the Chali Mukte, featuring beautiful gardens and a steel-covered minar.
Shan-e-Hind Gate	Ferozepur	A 42-feet tall gate, designed as a response to the Fakhr-e-Pak gate built in Pakistan, commemorating the 30-year rivalry.