Moti Bagh Palace

Located in Moti Bagh in Patiala, Moti Bagh Palace is an ancient magnificent palace that attracts a lot of tourists to the place. Originally built in the 1840s by the Maharaja of Patiala, the premises of the palace were expanded in 1920 under the rule of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. Boasting of striking architecture with chhatris and jharokas, and exuding old world charm, it is home to 15 dining halls. Lately, a part of the palace has been converted into a museum and the remaining into National Institute of Sports.

The repository, also known as the Sheesh Mahal is home to a lot of relics of art and culture, and several paintings belonging to the 20th century which are done in the Rajput and Kangra styles. In addition to this, the walls are adorned with medals collected and awarded by the consecutive Maharajas. Another attraction at the palace is the beautiful artificial lake with a hanging bridge that was fashioned on the Lakshman Jhula of Haridwar.