Ludhiana is a significant part of the state of Punjab. It is a bustling modern city replete of all the aspects of modernization. The Ludhiana is also a popular tourist destination that beckons travellers from all over India to visit the city. Head to the city to explore all aspects of it and for accommodation choose from the best Ludhiana hotels.
The vivacious and beautiful city of Ludhiana has always been a major highlight in the state of Punjab. It is a lovely, interesting city that has been attracting travellers across India, since long. Fondly referred as the Manchester of India as the city houses a large concentration of factories and industries, Ludhiana is simply a city to visit. Though the Ludhiana has been an important site since the medieval era, however, the major growth which the Ludhiana experienced was after the independence of India.
Ludhiana, the name that the city derives is from the fact that the city has been founded by the Lodis in late 14th century, who were then the rulers of the region during the concerned era. The name of the Ludhiana if broken as Lodi-Ana means the place of Lodi. Meanwhile, the Ludhiana is also the site where took place the first Sikh War in the year 1845, which simply makes the city more significant in terms of history.
Being a city that was ruled by different rulers from different dynasty and religion has made the city the melting pot of multiple cultures. The rich cultural heritage of the city today reflects in the relaxed and friendly locals of the city. Plus, it is the festivals of the Ludhiana that also make the Ludhiana vibrant and always active. It is for the rich culture of the city that Ludhiana is also referred as the Industrial-cum-Cultural capital of the state.
Meanwhile, the Ludhiana is today one amongst the largest cities in the state and is brimming with everything and anything that modernity has to offer. It has grown manifolds over the past few years and transformed into a city with high living standards. However, interestingly the cost of living is highly affordable. Getting into the city is an easy task for the fact that the city is equipped with sufficient bus stops and railway station. Additionally, the nearest airport to the city is in Chandigarh, which is also the capital of the state. The distance between the city and the airport is about 100 km, and there are cabs and taxis parked in front of the airport which ply to Ludhiana. Airport pick and drop service is also offered by some good Ludhiana hotels that are located in the commerce centre of the city.
As the Ludhiana is growing in terms of commerce, it is also growing in the field of tourism. Time between October to March is the ideal time to go for a tour of the Ludhiana. It is basically the season of Winters, when the temperature is most ideal. The tourist sites in Ludhiana that find the most significance include: Punjab Agriculture University Museum, Gurudwara Charan Kamal, Nehru Rose Garden, Rakh Bagh Park, Phillaur Fort, Bilwanwali Masjid, Payal Fort, Lodi Fort, Guru k Bhawan etc.
The Pir-I-Dastgir is yet another significant attraction of the Ludhiana. It is a highly revered shrine which at times is also known as Abdul Kadir Galani. An interesting fact about the shrine is that it houses tombs belonging to the Muslim saints as well as the family members of Shah Shujadynasty. The shrine is literally located within the territory of the Ludhiana Fort, and thus sees large number of tourists visiting it. Good thing is that the shrine is easily accessible as there are excellent roads connectivity. Plus, there are some good budget hotels in Ludhiana that offer transportation services to fort and the shrine.
Martin Wynn
