Kapurthala Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sight Seeing Highlights

The Sainik School had once been the Jagatjit Palace, and this former palace is a spectacular site of beauty and prestige.

The Pushpa Gujral Science City is a world-class learning and amusement hot spot.  This is a place of many adventurous wonders that includes Aero-ballooning, rock-climbing, boating and so much more. There is even an Earthquake Simulator and a Flight Simulator, and a huge Dinosaur Park.

The Mausoleum of the favoured Muslim saint of Kapurthala, Peer Yau-udin Sahib is a must see.

There are a number of ?Gurudwaras? associated with lives of Guru Nanak Dev ji and First Guru. Worth visiting are Ber Sahib, Hat Sahib and Watta Sahib.

The Rail Coach Factory offers you a rare inside look into how railway carriages are actually built from the beginning to the end.

Tourist Information:

Punjab Tourist Information Office,
SCO 1064-65, Sector 22-B,

Chandigarh.

Other Activities

Spend the afternoon exploring the Shalamar Bagh, the Clock Tower, and the State Gurudwara.

Enjoy the local bazaars throughout the Kapurthala City, and even the Kapurthala District for all kinds of uniquely handcrafted items that are culturally part of the Punjab state.