Punjab · India
Where to stay in Patiala
Patiala is a city in Punjab, India, home to about 406,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- IXC19 km · Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Patiala
Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district.
Patiala is a nice city, rich in cultural heritage. Its history dates back to the middle of the 18th century, when Baba Ala Singh established a princely state in the Malwa region of Punjab. In 1763 Ala Singh built the fort known as Qila Mubaraka which was his permanent seat until his death two years later. Under his successors, the kingdom expanded and the fort continued to be a residence of the royal family. During the Anglo-Sikh wars, the rulers of Patiala were an ally of the British. As a result of their "meritorious services", the British granted them the title of Maharajas.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Patiala
See
- Baradari Gardens
- Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji
- Ijlas-e Khas
- Maiji Di Sarai
- Mall Road
- Old Moti Bagh Palace
- Panj Bali Gurdwara
- Qila Bahadurgarh
- Qila Mubarak complex
- Rajindera Kothi
- Rang Mahal and Sheesh Mahal
- Shahi Samadhan
Do
- Dhillon's Fun-World
- Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary
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Where to stay
Hotels in Patiala
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Aam Khas Bagh | 23.9 km | |
| OYO 18943 Hotel Punjab Residency OYO Rooms | 8.8 km | |
| OYO 22677 Hotel Mehfil OYO Rooms | 12.5 km | |
| OYO 23246 Mann Bed And Breakfast OYO Rooms | 9.2 km | |
| OYO 24462 Hotel Lrc OYO Rooms | 11.2 km | |
| OYO 28338 New Life OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| OYO 29172 Ess Ess Enterprises OYO Rooms | 9.0 km | |
| OYO 47577 Hotel Goldenland OYO Rooms | 7.6 km | |
| OYO 77885 New Ess Ess Enterprises OYO Rooms | 11.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 76219 Sukhana Residency OYO Rooms | 5.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Patiala
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patiala are November to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 308 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Patiala: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Halwara International Airport (HWR, 98 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is Chandigarh from where you can either take bus or taxi. Taxi may charge around ₹800 to ₹1000. You have to bargain really hard to get the right price. Although there is a railway station at Patiala, but the city is not very well connected by rail because it doesn't fall on the main line. Delhi Bathinda intercity is the best train for Patiala. However there is "Dadar Amritsar express" coming from Mumbai and a few intercity trains. The nearest well connected Railway station is Ambala (UMB). There are many trains coming from all parts of India up to Ambala.
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IXC · Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
HWR · Halwara International Airport
Questions
Patiala: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Patiala?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patiala are November to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 308 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Patiala?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Halwara International Airport (HWR, 98 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Patiala?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Patiala
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.