Kila Raipur Sports Festival (Rural Olympics; www.rural olympics.net; Feb, Kila Raipur, near Ludhiana, p 212 ) Three days of rural sports : bullock-cart races, kabaddi, strongman contests, folk dancing and more.
Old Moti Bagh Palace houses a sports museum (admission free, ID required; h10.30am-1pm & 2-5.30pm adapter schweiz Mon-Fri) with exhibits that include memorabilia relating to Punjabi sprinting hero Milkha Singh, the Flying Sikh.
Hotel Le Golden HOTEL $$ (%5028000; www.hotellegolden.com; r from 1350; a) A reasonable choice near the Golden Temple, rooms are tidy (if somewhat squishy) and the rooftop cafe has squinty temple views. Newly refurbished rooms on the 3rd floor will be the pick of the bunch.
Pomodoro ITALIAN $$ (%2707571; Piccadily Hotel, Sector 22-B; mains 245-345; h11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-midnight; a) This cosy basement restaurant serves traditional Italian food in a sleek setting. Authentic minestrone, pastas, thin-crust pizzas, risottos, grilled meats and to-die-for desserts like tiramisu and panacotta make Pomodoro a numero uno choice. There s also an impressive wine list.
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