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Ludhiana is a city and a municipal corporation in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab, and is the largest city north of New Delhi. Ludhiana is located 98 kilometers (61 mi) west of the state capital Chandigarh on NH 95 and is centrally located on National Highway 1, which runs from the Indian capital New Delhi to Amritsar. The city is also connected to New Delhi by rail service and by air. Ludhiana is now Punjab’s most populated and very rapidly growing metropolitan city. It is on the south bank of the Sutlej River.
The city was the sight of a great battle during the first Sikh wars. It was also an important center during the struggle for freedom, and is associated with names like Lala Lajpat Rai, Sardar Kartar Singh, Baba Santa Singh and Maulana Habibur Rehman. An important industrial town, Ludhiana in Punjab, is Textile and light engineering centre of India. Woolen garment machine tools, dyes, cycle parts, mopeds, sewing machines and motor parts produced here are exported all over the world. Ludhiana accounts for 90% of the country’s woolen hosiery industry.
Punjab’s most populous metropolis, its hosiery goods are in demand in all the markets of the east and the west, which include America and Russia. For its production of hosiery, Ludhiana is also known as the Manchester of India. The world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, Hero Cycles, which produces nearly three million bicycles annually, is based here. The rich agricultural area around it supports a large grain market. Christian Medical College Hospital, established in 1895, was the first school of medicine in Asia.
The world famous Punjab Agricultural University is on the edge of the town organizes the Kisan Mela every Year. It has an excellent museum. Ludhiana holds world records in food production. However, Ludhiana’s claim to fame is not its commercial enterprises alone. It is an important pilgrimage center as there are many historic Gurdwaras. There are a number of gurudwaras associated with the life and visits of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Among them the gurudwaras of Charan Kanwal and Manji Sahib are important.
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.
Punjab Tourism famously referred to as ‘The land of five rivers’, is situated in the north western part of India. This fertile land ranks amongst the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its religious diversity as it was here many religious movements were initiated. The scenic landscape, rich history and famous religious sites are the most important reasons for increasing number of visits by tourists. Here are the top 10 places to visit in Punjab.
