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Sarai at Doraha:
Mughal Sarai, built by Sher Shah Suri in 17th century A.D, was a much sought-after place for fatigued travellers during Mughal rule. The respite offered by the sarai was unmatchable. The ‘sarai is approximately 168 m. square enclosure of battlement walls with octagonal bastion at each corner. There are imposing gateways in the centre on northern and southern sides.

Phillaur Fort :
Naru Rajputs under Rai Shahr whose territory extended from Mau to Selkiana occupied it and when his son Rai Rattan Pal abandoned Mau and settled at Phillaur . The Jats Left the modern town dates from the time of Shah Jahan (1627-1658 A.D.) when the sites covered with ruins reoccupied having been selected for the erection of a Serai on the imperial line of road from Delhi to Lahore , of its earlier history nothing of interest is recorded. On the rise of the sikhs to power.

Punjab Agricultural University Museum:
The world famous,  Punjab Agriculture University founded in 1962 is situated on the outskirts of the city. It is patterned after the Land Grant College of America.


The Museum of Rural history of Punjab:
is on the University campus. The museum building resemble the traditional houses of rural Punjab . A 100 yard long path, flanked on both sides by water channels, leads to the finely carved doors of the museum. There are exhibits of old bronze utensils, farming equipment etc. Open from 9 am to 1.00 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm .

 
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