Ludhiana Travel Guide
Ludhiana's history goes a back a long way to 1481 when it was just a
small village called Meer Hota. Initially ruled by yodhas from the 1st
to the 4th century, it subsequently came under King Samudragupta and the
Rajputs .The original Ludhianavis actually settled here much later in
the 9th century. And then came the Punjabi races of Sidhus, Gills,
Sandhus and Grewals from the jungle of Jagraon.
In the early 19th century, it has been under the reign of Maharaja
Ranjit Singh (1806) for a short period. During that time, it became an
important British cantonment before the British took it over in 1809.
They confined the Maharaja's control to the right bank of the River
Sutlej and the British troops were permanently stationed in Ludhiana.
Located in the state of Punjab in northern India. The city stands on the
Grand Trunk Road from Delhi to Amritsar. The Punjabi spirit of
enterprise and business savvy is best exemplified by the city of
Ludhiana which is renowned the world over for its hosiery goods. It is
no exaggeration to say that in Ludhiana every household is a mini
hosiery unit and everybody seems to be involved in some way or the other
in this lucrative business. From Moscow to Montreal, shopping malls
retail both cotton and woolen products from Ludhiana. However, Ludhiana’s
claim to fame is not its commercial enterprises alone. It is an
important pilgrimage centre as there are many historic Gurdwaras
Getting There:
Air :
The nearest airport is in the state capital Chandigarh which is 100km
away from Ludhiana.
Rail :
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.
Road :
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.
Tourist Attractions:
Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir :
(10 km from Ludhiana)
Marks the place where the Muslim devotee, Nabi Khan and Ghani Khan
arried Guru Gobind Singh Ji to safety during the battle Nearby in a
tank; Guru Ji had shot an arrow into the parched earth of this area to
pierce a subterraneous stream of water
Phillaur Fort :
Was designed by Dewan Mohkam Chand,the brave general of Maharaja Ranjit
Singh facing the, then, British border along Ludhiana.it is police
training center now.
Khanna:
Khanna, its satellite town is the Asia's biggest grain market. Kila
Raipur on the outskirts of the town is the progenitor of rural sports.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum :
Then there is the other tourist attraction of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
War Museum. The foundation of this museum was laid in 1990. The museum
was planned to create general awareness about the defence services, not
only for its role in defending the country but also in strengthening the
bonds of national integration and unity. The museum, though not yet
complete, has regular shows in a light and sound hall. This
presentations showcase the stories of bravery of Indian especially
Punjabi soldiers in upholding the pride of the motherland.
