Location
: Situated in the state of Punjab in India.
Area Coverage : 3762 sq. km.
Population : 2426343 ( according to 2001 census)
Best Season : November To March
The Industrial Town of India
Ludhiana, the sight of a great battle in the First Sikh War (1845) is now
Punjab's most populated metropolitan and industrial city. Ludhiana situated
on the banks of the Sutlej River, was founded in 1480 by Lodhi princess from
Delhi. It is a major textile and light engineering centre. Its hosiery goods
are in great demand in all the markets of the east and the west. It exports
woolen garments, machine tools, dyes, cycle parts, mopeds, sewing machines
and motor parts to all over the world. The famous Punjab Agricultural
University is situated on the outskirts of Ludhiana. It has a large grain
market and is famous for rural Olympics. Ludhiana is an Industrial Town of
India. Ludhiana Business Community has proved its Industrial Strength not
only on the Indian Map but also on the World Map. Ludhiana is playing a
dominant role in Indian Economy.
Arriving At Ludhiana
By Flight : The nearest airport is in the state capital
Chandigarh which is 100km away from Ludhiana.
By Trackways : Ludhiana railway station is well connected
with New Delhi and all other important towns of India. Train takes about 4-5
hrs from New Delhi to reach Ludhiana.
By Roadways : Ludhiana is situated on the Amritsar-Delhi
Grand Trunk Road. New Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh and other major cities in
Punjab are well linked with Ludhiana through road.
The Major Fascinating Sights At Ludhiana
Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir
Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir is situated 10 Km from Ludhiana, the
gurudwara commemorates the place where the Muslim devotees Nabi Khan and
Ghani Khan had carried Guru Gobind Singh to safety during the battle. Guru
Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the last of the Sikh Gurus, transformed the
pacifist Sikh sect into a martial community. He introduced rites of
initiation into well-organised Sikh army known as the 'Khalsa'. There is a
tank where it is believed that the Guruji had shot an arrow into the parched
earth to pierce a sub-terrain stream of water. A fair is held there in every
December.
Pir-I-Dastgir shrine
The fort to the north-west of Ludhiana includes the shrine of
Pir-I-Dastgir, also known as Abdul Kadir Galani which draws both Hindu and
Muslim pilgrims.
Punjab
Agricultural University Museum
The world famous, Punjab Agriculture University founded in 1962 is situated
on the outskirts of the city. 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
Bilwanwali Masjid
Mosque of Kamal-ud-din Khan/Sarai Doraha on the main highway, dates back to
Emperor Jahangir's time. Rectangular in shape it has rooms and varandahs on
all sides. Two great double storied gates are profusely decorated with
coloured tiles and intricate brick carvings
Bhir has the famous mosque built by Mohammad Ghori in 1911.
Phillaur Fort
The fort was designed by Dewan Mohkam Chand, the brave general of Maharaja
Ranjit Singh. It is police training center now.
Gurudwara Charan Kamal
This Gurudwara situated in village Machhiwara, 35 km from Ludhiana,
commemorates the place where Sri Guru Gobind Singh had rested while fighting
a guerrilla war against a massive Mughal force.
Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon
It is located 38 km from Ludhiana, a remarkable memorial of the Sikh Saint,
Baba Nand Singh Kaleranwale. A five days fair is held here in his memory in
August every year.
