Once the capital of an independent Sikh state that was established by Baba Ala Singh as the Mughals weakened, Patiala is today a modest town that sees just a trickle of travellers. It s well known for its kite fl ying during the Basant festival and, of course, the Patiala peg (see the boxed text, p 212 ).
At the gardens is the pleasant Mughalstyle Bajrigar electric plug types by country Motel (%01733-231877; r 19002250, ste 5000; a), which has excellent and spotless comfy rooms and free garden entry for its guests. All are welcome at the motel s restaurant, Golden Oriel (veg/nonveg thali 120/140; h7am-11pm).
Mrs Bhandari s Guest House GUESTHOUSE $$ (%2228509; electric plug types by country http://bhandari_guesthouse.tripod.com; 10 Cantonment; camping 200, s/d from 1500/1800; ais) Legacy of the much- loved Mrs Bhandari (1906 2007), this earthy, ecoconscious guesthouse is set on
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