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Ep 2 Exploring Jalandhar & Kapurthala | Famous Street Food, Markets & Heritage

In this episode of our Punjab travel series, we explore the vibrant city of Jalandhar and the historic town of Kapurthala. From delicious street food to cultural landmarks and heritage structures, this journey showcases the local flavours and stories of the region. We are buying spices from place of origins and making these available for you in smaller quantities.you can check out our website here. Spices website link - https://spice2nuts.com/ Gadgets we use for Visa2explore & Harish Bali Travels. Sony A 7 111 camera: https://amzn.to/4clE2zI Z -90 Sony: https://amzn.to/3SO8T10 Go pro Hero 12: https://amzn.to/46GULw6 IPhone 15 Pro: https://amzn.to/3YJgr8Y For Background Music, we use “Epidemic Sound” in our videos. You can use it from the link below. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ujnsd6 Dhanne Di Hatti - We began our day with breakfast at Dhanne Di Hatti, where we enjoyed crispy kachori priced at ₹40 per plate along with freshly fried pakode costing ₹60 for 230 grams. Next, we visited Gujranwala Sweets in Mitha Bazaar. This place is famous for its Katlama, a traditional delicacy originating from Peshawar. The dish is served with halwa and costs around ₹60 per plate. Just nearby, we tried poori chole at Jain Poori Wala. The meal includes aloo sabji, channe, and multiple varieties of pickles such as aam ki launji, kaddu khatta meetha, gajar ka achar and kachalu ka achar. The poori chole plate with two pooris costs ₹80. We then explored the Mai Hiran Gate Market, known for its book market and traditional shopping lanes. Near the new railway station, we also found many shops selling musical instruments where buyers travel even from places like Himachal Pradesh. Our next stop was Shri Devi Talab Mandir, which is considered one of the sacred Shakti Peeth temples. The complex also houses temples dedicated to Vaishno Mata, Maa Tripurmalini, and Salasar Balaji. At Football Chowk, we saw many sports goods stores. Jalandhar is known as a major hub for sports equipment manufacturing in India. Later we tried moong dal pakode at Jawal Di Hatti, which cost ₹50 per plate. Our journey then took us about 20 km to Kapurthala, a city known for its royal heritage and the Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala. One of the notable landmarks here is the historic Jagatjit Club, reflecting the city’s royal past. We also visited Panch Mandir, followed by the old clock tower and the scenic Shalimar Bagh. For lunch we stopped at Pooja Dhaba, where we enjoyed a simple and satisfying meal of kadhi, palak paneer, and tawa chapati. We also visited the beautiful Moorish Mosque, a stunning architectural landmark inspired by Moroccan mosque design and built during the reign of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh. Finally, we explored Pushpa Gujral Science City, an educational and interactive science centre that promotes scientific learning through exhibits, galleries, and shows. This episode captures the essence of Punjab’s food culture, historic architecture, and vibrant markets.