Kapurthala is located in the Doaba area at the confluence of rivers Beas and Sutlej. Maharaja Jagatjit Singh the remaining ruler of Kapurthala earlier than independence, became an extraordinary fanatic of French structure, that is meditated from the palaces and diverse monuments of the town. It is called 'Paris of Punjab. The Jagatjit Palace, French and Indo-Saracenic architecture have made this city a must-see for all visitors. Jubilee Hall ,Durbar Hall are the famous spots to see here.

Art forms, along with classical track and dance are an inseparable part of Kapurthala’s cultural heritage.  During the Basant Panchami in past days, the Maharaja could trip the elephant caparisoned in yellow regalia and go to the Shalimar Gardens with the people of the town, all wearing yellow. Even now, humans converge on the river Bein to rejoice Baisakhi.  Kapurthala has a Wetland additionally called Kanjli Wetland, a Ramsar Site that is a sight to a couple of species of birds. Kapurthala  is a well-known town in Punjab that draws visitors every year.