Ludhiana: The Manchester of India
Ludhiana is a city and a local government in Ludhiana District in the Indian state of Punjab. Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab and largest city in India, north of Delhi. The city of Ludhiana lies on the Grand Trunk Road from Delhi to Amritsar and south shore of the Sutlej River. Ludhiana, India at this moment is the most inhabited and fast growing city in Punjab. Because of the city’s production of knitted fabric, Ludhiana is known as the Manchester of India. The nearest major airport to Ludhiana, India is the Sahnewal Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Ludhiana exhibits a warm and humid summers and cold to moderate winters, with three seasons, summer, monsoon and winter. The best time to visit Ludhiana is between October and March in the winter season since the weather on this period is very good for outdoor activities and the best time to witness renowned festivals or activities like Rural Olympics, Lori, Holi and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of Ludhiana’s attractions is big malls like Grand Walk Mall which features modern and appealing facilities. It offers a wide range of shops that will let shoppers or tourists to visit the place more often. Another attraction to explore is the Guru Nanak Bhawan, which has a multi-dimensional compound where big auditorium, small auditorium, shopping gallery and library are located. If you would like to discover the people’s life in Ludhiana on the 18th and 19th century, you can check Punjab Agricultural University Museum also called as Ajaib Ghar. You can make reservations at the best Ludhiana, India hotels, such as the 5-star Hyatt Regency Ludhiana, or the nearby City Heart Sarovar Portico or the grand Park Plaza Ludhiana.