If your pocket is not able to allow you to see the beautiful cities of foreign countries, then visiting cities like hidden foreign places in the country can be a better option. If you want to visit a place like Switzerland, then you can visit Auli in Uttarakhand, which is called the Mini Switzerland of India. Apart from the mountains, if you want to go to Maldives to enjoy the sea views, then you can go on a tour of India's Mini Maldives i.e. Andaman Nicobar Islands.
On the other hand, if you want to see the beauty of the city of Paris seen in romantic films from close, then there is a place in India too which can give you the pleasure of Paris Darshan. If the beautiful buildings of Paris, clean roads attract you, then visit Punjab. Actually, there is a city like Paris in Punjab which is also considered to be the smallest city in India. This city named Paris in Punjab may not have the Eiffel Tower but the scenery is like a city. Let's know about the beauty of Paris in Punjab.
The smallest city in the country
The name of the smallest city in India is Kapurthala. According to the last census, the population here is less than one lakh. Kapurthala is a city in Punjab, where royal palaces and royal families used to rule decades ago. Now people come from far and wide to see the royal style of these buildings.
Why is Kapurthala called the Paris of Punjab
One of the main reasons for calling this city the Paris of Punjab is its cleanliness. Seeing the cleanliness of Kapurthala, it was named the Paris of Punjab.
History and tourist places of Kapurthala city
This city is known by the name of Nawab Kapoor, the city was named Kapurthala after him.
The Integral Coach Factory of Railways is present in this city, where train coaches are prepared. Apart from this, the Jagatjit Palace of the city is the center of attraction. Maharaja Jagatjit used to live in Jagatjit Palace once. This palace has now been converted into a Sainik School. Elysee Palace, Kanjli Wetlands and Shalimar Garden are also major attractions in Kapurthala city.
How to reach Kapurthala in Punjab
To reach Kapurthala by air, you have to land at Raja Sansi International Airport in Amritsar. Kapurthala is about 66 km from here. You can travel further by bus or taxi. If you want to go by rail, then the nearest railway station is Kapurthala, which is connected to various rail routes of the country. The distance from Delhi to Kapurthala is about 387 km, so one can easily reach here by road in 6 to 7 hours.
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