Patti in Punjab is a city steeped in historical lore, some of it glorious but most quite gory. Just 45 km from the bustling city of Amritsar, Patti once served as the official residence of the Mughal Governor of Punjab. The town houses the historic Mughal Fort and the ruins of the city wall can still be seen today. Expect to see a lot of exposed-brick, traditional North Indian style houses with flat roofs surrounded by meandering dirt lanes, the odd cow or two and acres of lush wheat fields in every direction. Add to this the legendary warmth and hospitality of the people of Punjab and the scrumptiously rich local cuisine, and Patti suddenly doesn’t seem so small town, after all.
Patti was a power center in its heyday and was populated with some beautiful havelis and structures which were, sadly, destroyed during the Partition. The 1755 fortress or Mughal Fort housed a police station until 2003, but is now open for tourists who wish to explore its ancient crenellations. A small hillock houses a popular Shiv Temple.
Ruled by the Mirzas and the Mughals, Patti has a rich spiritual legacy in the form of several houses of ‘peers’, or Muslim saints, scattered around the city, hence the name, the City of Peers. Take a stroll around the local markets to pick up some trinkets as keepsakes, and try the many streetside dhabas that dish out wholesome rustic fare at amazingly low prices.
Cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are ideal for traveling short distances, while government buses and private minivans can be used to traverse longer routes. You could also hire a car to travel in comfort.
On a daily basis there are approximately 32 flights that operate at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.Air India, SpiceJet and Air India Express are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Patti is surrounded by Tarn-Taran, Amritsar, Firozpur which are 12.56 km, 24.66 km, 26.3 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.