A city that is known for its liveliness, and the year-long continuity of fervor, joy, and celebration is perhaps the best description of Ludhiana. Situated in the state of Punjab, the city is among the largest cities in the encompassing state. Today, the city is known for its sleek buildings, large office complexes, skyscrapers, plush residencies, multiplexes, shopping malls, flyovers, parks, transportation, and more. It is among the up and coming urban cities in the nation.
As far as the city's tourism is in consideration, the city is not seen as a popular tourist destination. There are not too many natural scenic spots. Besides, the tourists who visit the city, are there primarily to enjoy the comforts and conveniences of modern tourism amenities and facilities. Tourism here is primarily connected with the shopping malls, cineplexes, entertainment centres, spas, pubs, eating outlets, sports centres, amusement parks, clubs, and several social events etc. So if one is seeking some good destinations to spend the holiday amidst of modern aspects of tourism, then Ludhiana makes a fine choice. A couple of places to visit in the city include: Westend Mall, Silver Arc Mall, MBD Mall, Punjab Agriculture University Campus, The rose Garden, The Rakh Bagh, Mahraja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Payal Fort, Sangeet Theatre, and PVR Flamez Mall.
There is also an amusement park, called Hardy World Amusement Park, located at the G T Road. It remains open in all days in a week and the fare is Rs 500 per person. The prime attractions of the park are the water-coaster, which is the world's largest uphill water-coaster, and an indoor snow-city, which is the 3rd largest of its kind in India.
In addition to these, the city also houses several beautiful Gurudwara dotting the city and its surroundings. Rara sahib, Alamgeer sahib, Fly sahib, Manji sahib, and Dukh niwaran sahib, etc. are some of the most revered Gurdwaras. Other than these, there also exists several temples in the city, namely Mata Mandir, Dandi Swami Mandir, Krishna Mandir, Ved Mandir, and Sheetala mandir. Not only these are the venues of worshipping but they also serve as popular tourist attractions.
How to reach:
Since the city is one of the major commerce and administration centre in the country, so reaching Ludhiana is not a difficult task at all. One can get here by road, train, or air. The city has its own airport which is served by flights of all major air carriers. There is a high frequency of Mumbai to Ludhiana flightsand flights from Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata.
Accommodation:
Whether one is looking for comfort, luxury, or cheap accommodation, the Ludhiana hotelshave all to delight the visitors. There are number of luxury hotels and cheap hotels in the city. In addition, for the travellers in the mid-range category, there also exists several 3 Star hotels.
Hotel Neel Giri is one fine hotel in the city, best suiting travellers who seek modern luxuries but also do not want to overdo the expenses. Located at the model Town area, the hotel's location is convenient and is well-connected to the airport and railway station. In addition, there are certain tourist spots located in the hotel's vicinity. Conceived among the best 3 Star hotels in Ludhiana, the hotel ensures that every guest is content with the offered services and amenities. There is an excellent conference room well equipped with modern amenities. Plus, one can also make use of the hotel's bar, restaurant, and travel desk. The rooms are spacious and well done. They are equipped with necessary in-room amenities and are comfortable.
Martin Wynn
