An ideal place for enjoyment and appreciating the genuine Punjabi feel. Yes, that is what the city of Ludhiana in its essence is all about. It is a city replete with sugarcane fields to the Punjabi gaanas, from desi ghee ke paranthe to impeccable rajma chawal. And apart from being a modern town, Ludhiana draws tourists and travellers from the globe, the main reason being the presence of lots of Gurudwaras, forts and historic charm.
Ludhiana is an interesting city with an abundance of fun, historic destinations and whatnot. The presence of Golden Temple, Govindgarh, Guru Ka Langar, Qila Mubarak make the city of Ludhiana worth visiting.
Best Time to Visit Ludhiana
The winter season would be the perfect time to visit Ludhiana. The months from October to March would suit you perfect for tourism activities as compared to the summer months when the overall weather can be quite extreme.
History of Ludhiana
Ludhiana city got its name from the Lodhi dynasty and is the biggest city of the state having about eight tehsils and seven sub-tehsils along with 12 development blocks. The Lodhi dynasty had ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D.
As the legend goes, the two major chiefs of Delhi namely Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikander Lodhi in this region for the purpose of restoring order. These guys had camped at the site of the present city of Ludhiana which was then only a village known as Mir Hota.
Yusaf Khan went across the Sutlej in Jalandhar Doad for checking Khokhars who made a settlement at Sultanpur while Nihand Khan had stayed back founding the present city at the place where Mir Hota village was situated. The new town constructed here was originally known as Lodhi-ana. And later, it was further changed to the present Ludhiana.
Major Attractions in and Around Ludhiana
1. Lodhi Fort
This 500-year-old fort was built by Sikander Lodhi on the banks of the River Sutlej. Although it stands almost in ruins, it is visited a lot by the locals and tourists on an annual basis. Locally known as Purana Quila, this fort is a grand structure.
2. Rakh Bagh Park
With a lush green landscape and a toy train, this park comes across as one of the favourite spots for children, joggers and walkers. Revamped from the British era, the beauty of this amazing tourist spot never ceases to grab the attention of the children.
3. Nehru Rose Garden
Home to about 17,000 plants and more than 1600 varieties of roses, this place is perhaps one of the best picnic spots with a great number of water fountains around it.
4. Alamgir
It is basically a Sikh pilgrimage as it attracts a lot of Sikh devotees on a yearly basis. The natural beauty of this place is out and out amazing in all its immense raw beauty.
How to Reach Ludhiana
The home to several industries, Ludhiana is a north Indian city belonging to Punjab state. The city owns various icons like the Museum of Rural life, Nehru Rose Garden, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum that describe the history of Punjab related to its bravery and art craft. It lies at a distance of 307 km from Delhi, 2569 km from Bangalore, and 1679 km from Mumbai.
By Air
The nearest airport to the city is Ludhiana Airport (LUH) where the landing of only Delhi flights is possible and that merely by Air India Regional services. Due to this, people from different corners of the country need to come through Delhi to reach Ludhiana by air. But, there is a secondary option available, that you can take a flight from any Indian city to Chandigarh International Airport then you can reach Ludhiana by bus or taxi further.
- From Bengaluru - Board GoAir, IndiGo flights from Bengaluru Airport. The airfares start from INR 4,000-5,000
- From Mysuru - Board AirIndia, IndiGo flights from Mysore Airport. The airfares start from INR 5,000-6,000
- From Coimbatore - Board IndiGo, Air India flights from Coimbatore Airport. The airfares start from INR 5,000-6,000
Here is a list of Indian cities from where flights are available to Ludhiana
By Train
Ludhiana's railway network is quite strong as almost every city has a train going to Ludhiana. The fast trains that you can opt for are Jammu Tawi, Utkal Express, Frontier Mail, Howrah Mail, and Shatabdi Express. From the station, you can consider booking a cab or some other means of public transport to reach your destination.
By Road
Depending upon your location, you can also consider travelling to Ludhiana by road networks. Both the private as well as public buses frequently visit to and fro Ludhiana from Kullu, Manali, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rishikesh, and many other Indian cities. As Amritsar to Delhi Section of GT road goes through Ludhiana, therefore, the road network is marvellous there.
- From Moga - 70 km via NH5
- From Amritsar - 141 km via Grand Trunk Road
- From Pathankot - 172 km via NH44
Frequently Asked Questions about Ludhiana
Q. What are some tourist attractions in Ludhiana?
A. Some popular tourist attractions in Ludhiana include Phillaur Fort, Hardy's World Amusement Park, Nehru Rose Garden, Jagraon Bridge, and more.
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