20 Attractions to Explore Near Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort

Serai Nurmahal or Mughal Serai is an inn of historical importance located at Nurmahal, near Jalandhar. It was built by Nurjahan, the wife of Jahangir. this Sarai is the best example for the oriental architecture. This is a must-see tourist place in Punjab.

A Sufiyana Darbar located at Nakodar in Jalandhar district. This is a symbol of love and peace where people from all different castes and religions come and pay their respects at this Darbar. This pilgrimage site is a Sufi paradise which is very peaceful and is built in a Muslim structural way.

This Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar. It was built in 1947 and was looked after by chaplains appointed by the Diocese of Lahore. Later, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1987 when it got the status of Cathedral or Mother church of all churches in Punjab.

This is a theme park located in the heart of Jalandhar with a lot of rides and having a vast area of 11 acres. There are so many attractions inside the park and a lot of tourists visit this place every day.

Dakhini sarai is a good example of the Mughal caravan sarais. This Royal Inn is said to have been constructed by the famous Mughal nobleman Ali Mardan Khan. The architecture of this Sarai is amazing and the surroundings are very green. We can explore the Mughal style of architecture from here.

A mousoleum which was built 800 years ago standing tall with its majestic structure. We can see the architectural beauty of the mugal style in this structure .

This is an 800 years old masjid. This mosque is flourished with Mugal style architecture and the mural designs and so many other drawings are labeled in the walls. The four minars and the white color of the masjid increases the beauty once more.

This 200 years old Durga temple is located at the heart of Jalandhar district and this shrine is situated in the centre of a small pond. Thousands of pilgrims visit the temple every year and is one of the 51 Shakthi pithas in India.

This is a famous stadium of Punjab state and is used for cricket matches . The stadium was built in 1955 and serves as the home ground for two Indian domestic cricket teams: Punjab and North Zone.

This is the biggest Science exhibition center in Punjab which is set up in 72 acres of land built in the outskirts of Kapurthala. There are so many things to watch and study in and around the city. A major tourist spot in Punjab which attracts a lot of tourists.

This is a memorial and museum built-in memory of contribution and sacrifices made by the Punjabi community in the Indian independence movement. The Memorial is aimed at disseminating knowledge about the rich cultural heritage of the State in the minds of youngsters. This is a must-visit place in Punjab.

The Moorish mosque In Kapurthala is patterned on the lines of the Grand Mosque of Marrakesh, Morocco commissioned by Maharajah Jagatjit Singh. This is a national monument protected by the archaeological survey of India. A lot of tourists are attracted by the architecture of this mosque.

A manmade wetland which dates back to the 19th century. It covers around 490 acres and it has been included in the lists of wetlands of international importance. Tourists can enjoy fishing, boating, and other activities.

A huge multi sports stadium with Facilities such as indoor and outdoor games with a great playing surface and all other amenities. This stadium is an ideal place for sports such as cricket, hockey match ,athletic, basketball game tennis etc.

This is an ancient site of Harappan culture and is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. A tourist complex is also coming up here. This place holds a special position on the archaeological atlas of India.

This is a man-made freshwater wetland covering 1,365 hectares. Surrounded by the Shivalik hills in the northwest and the plains in the south. This is a popular tourist attraction for bird watching and boating.

This is a tomb of Shaikh Ahmad al-Faruqī al-Sirhindī. He lived at this place during the times of Akbar and Jahangir. It is a splendid Gurudwara and is the main site for the Tourist attraction at Punjab.

A museum that houses the archaeological remains of the excavated site near Ropar, the first Harappan site excavated in Independent India located at Rupnagar town on the banks of Sutlej river.

This is a Sikh gurdwara or place of worship in the city of Fatehgarh Sahib in the Indian state of Punjab.It is dedicated to the great martyrdom of younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh who were bricked alive in 1704 by Wazir Khan, the then Fauzdar of Sirhind.

The royal palace which was built by Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, the last ruler of Kapurthala. This palace shows light to the French and the Indo-Saracenic architecture. Both the interior and exterior of the palace is an amalgamation of styles. A lot of tourists are visiting this place every day by its architectural beauty and popularity.