Patiala Study Trip from 14th to 16th February 2026
Mr. Jatinder Taneja & Family (Managing Director)
Overview
We
undertook a short family trip and study tour to Patiala to experience Ran Baas
Palace, The Park Hotels.
Drive
from Delhi was comfortable (~5 hours) with a stop at Savoy Greens, Karnal.
Destination
Insight – Patiala
- Heritage
city with strong royal and Sikh cultural influence.
- Sightseeing
includes Qila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Bagh Palace
- Also
Known for Punjabi Juttis, Punjabi suits,
and local crafts
- Works
well as a short cultural getaway (2 nights)
Ran
Baas Palace:
We
stayed at this Property owned by The Park Hotels. The stay was extremely
comfortable and the professional team looked after us very well.
Key
Highlights
- Beautifully
restored heritage palace turned luxury hotel
- Well
spread out with multiple suite categories
Rooms
& Suites
- Spacious,
elegant suites with heritage design
- Large
balconies with palace views
- Big,
luxurious bathrooms
- Ideal
for premium / experiential clients
Dining
& Service
- Excellent
food with well-designed restaurant & bar
- High
tea on the terrace is a highlight
- Service
is outstanding and personalised
Activities
& Facilities
- Table
tennis, pool table, basketball area
- Library
and in-house museum
- Beautiful
Banquet spaces for events
- Good
mix of leisure + cultural experiences
Access
Note
- Entry
through a busy local bazaar
- Suitable
for cars / small vehicles
- Coaches
require off-site parking + transfers. The hotel will arrange this.
Local
Experiences
- Visit
to Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib – very peaceful
- Local
bazaars ideal for juttis, Punjabi suits, and shopping
Other
Hotels
Hotel
Baradari by Neemrana: Colonial style spread out heritage property (~19 rooms),
Mixed categories, Single rooms are also decent, Bathrooms are old and don’t
have shower curtains and the tubs etc. Rooms dated, basic facilities, no pool,
Restaurant, Gym and the Bar were ok. Overall 3-star heritage level.
Hotel
Eqbal Inn: Standard 3-star hotel. Basic rooms, average upkeep however, the
restaurant was okay and they have a pool also. Not suitable for our clients
Recommendations
Ran
Baas Palace, The Park Hotels is a strong boutique luxury product
Ideal
for:
- Luxury
FITs
- Short
breaks
- Experiential
travellers
Patiala
can now be effectively included in inbound itineraries, combined with:
- Chandigarh
- Amritsar
- Anandpur
Sahib
This
circuit should be actively promoted as a cultural and heritage itinerary in
Punjab
Conclusion
- A
very positive and insightful trip.
- Ran
Baas Palace stands out as a high-quality heritage experience, and Patiala has
strong potential to be integrated into premium inbound circuits.
Prepared
by
Jatinder
Taneja
