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Kapurthala and French Heritage

Kapurthala and French Heritage

Punjab · 5 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Kapurthala and French Heritage

Jagatjit Palace (Sainik School)
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Jagatjit Palace (Sainik School)

Jagatjit Palace (Sainik School), Kapurthala and French Heritage, Punjab, India

Commissioned by Maharaja Jagatjit Singh and designed by French architect M. Marcel, Jagatjit Palace is an architectural marvel of Beaux-Arts style. Featuring a mansard roof, plaster-of-paris ceilings, imported French furniture, and classical Italian marble statuary, it now houses the prestigious Sainik School Kapurthala.

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Moorish Mosque (Jama Masjid)
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Moorish Mosque (Jama Masjid)

Moorish Mosque (Jama Masjid), Kapurthala and French Heritage, Punjab, India

Consecrated in 1930 by Maharaja Jagatjit Singh for his Muslim subjects, the Moorish Mosque is an extraordinary testament to religious harmony. Designed by French architect Monsieur M. Mantout after the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, it features intricate red-sandstone jalis, Horseshoe arches, and glazed green and red tile work.

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Elysee Palace & Gardens Hidden Gem
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Elysee Palace & Gardens

Elysee Palace & Gardens, Kapurthala and French Heritage, Punjab, India

Constructed in 1862, Elysee Palace is a magnificent heritage mansion featuring a classic French facade with sweeping stone staircases, ornate colonnades, and sprawling heritage grounds. It serves as one of the finest surviving private villas of the Kapurthala royal era.

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Shalimar Gardens & Royal Cenotaphs
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Shalimar Gardens & Royal Cenotaphs

Shalimar Gardens & Royal Cenotaphs, Kapurthala and French Heritage, Punjab, India

Established as a tranquil sanctuary in the city centre, Shalimar Gardens contains the red-sandstone and marble samadhis (memorial cenotaphs) of the ruling Ahluwalia dynasty. The garden features traditional baradaris, landscaped floral parterres, and the scenic Shahi Samadhian complex.

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Kanjli Wetland & Lake Hidden Gem
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Kanjli Wetland & Lake

Kanjli Wetland & Lake, Kapurthala and French Heritage, Punjab, India

Formed in 1870 by constructing the headworks across the perennial Kali Bein rivulet, Kanjli Wetland is a designated Ramsar international site. The serene waterbody and riverine reeds provide prime habitat for waterfowl, tortoises, and migratory migratory birds in winter.

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