Ludhiana is a city and a municipal corporation in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is the largest city in Punjab, with an estimated population of close to half a million people. The population increases substantially during the crop harvesting season due to an influx of labourers from states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. It has an area of about 310 km². The city is a major industrial centre of northern India. Ludhiana is the richest district in the state of Punjab, and includes the most expensive fertile land in India. Ludhiana district is one of the NRI hubs of India.
How to Get There
By Air:
Ludhiana does not have an airfield.
By Rail:
Frequent train services between Delhi northwards towards Amritsar, Jammu and Pathankot pass through Ludhiana.
By Road:
Ludhiana is centrally located on the National Highway 1 from Delhi to Amritsar, and is well connected to the Indian capital city of New Delhi by road. Night Deluxe buses from Delhi are the common option, but morning superfast trains are bridging the gap.
Getting Around
The best way to get around is on foot. Take autos to prominent points and then wander around.
Where to Stay: There are many available hotels in Ludhiana. All Ludhiana hotels can be booked online. Better hotels are Majestic Park Plaza, City Heart Sarovar Portico, Country Inn and Suites Ludhiana and City Heart Sarovar Portico.
What to See
Ludhiana was never designed as a city or tourism. You will thus come across recommended sights all of a sudden. A list of sites is Baba Gajjuji Thapar Shrine, Bhir, City Kotwali, Clock Tower, Daresi Ground, Islamia High School, Khawaja Azam Kothi, Lakkar Pul, Lodhi Fort, Mougal Sari At Doraha, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort-Phillaur, Subhani Building, Sunet - Historical Village, Mali Ganj, Mosque Koom Kalan and Battle of Aliwal War Memorial; Guru Nanak Bhawan, Jassal Art Gallery, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Museum of Rural Life of Punjab, Punjabi Bhawan, Uppal Museum and Valmiki Bhawan; Rakh Bagh Park, Nehru Rose Garden, Tiger Safari, Traffic Park, Hardy's World, Leisure Valley, Fountain Chowk, Nehru Planetarium, Boat Club and Chattar Singh Park, Deer Park, Neelon; Water Resource Museum, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana; Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Ludhiana and the Gurdwara Alamgir Sahib, Alamgir.
Where to Eat
One of the best and oldest eatery is "Khushi Ram & Sons", the most popular in the state. Cuckoo's Nest serves great Italian, Lebanese and Indian food. Barista and other cafes such as Cafe Coffee Day, Costa Coffee are also around nearby. Bakes and Beans is a popular eatery. McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut are easily accessible.
