About
Ludhiana
Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab, with an estimated
population of 3.5 million. It is located in Ludhiana District
on the banks of the Sutlej River.
Ludhiana is centrally located on the Grand Trunk Road from
Delhi to Amritsar, and is well-connected to the Indian capital
city of New Delhi by air, road, and frequent train service.
An international airport is being planned.
It is a major industrial and educational center of northern
India, and is the crossroads of many different cultures. Ludhiana
is known as the "Manchester of India" because it
is the industrial hub of Punjab. There are also firms manufacturing
bicycles and motorcycle parts, machine tools, sewing machines,
generators, diesel engines, tires & tubes, and other consumer
goods.
Ludhiana has several tourist attractions, such as Tiger Safari,
the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, the Rural Museum at PAU,
The Rose Garden, Hardy World, Water Park and Dream Land. There
are many good Hotels and Restaurants. There are also a large
number of places to eat out, highlighting Ludhianis' passion
for good food. There are also many religious and historical
places in and around Ludhiana. Sikh religious sites in the
district include Gurudwara Alamgir,Dukhniwaran Sahib, Nanaksar
Kaleran (Jagraon), Raikot and Macchiwara. The nearby town
of Malerkotla is a sacred place for Muslims. The Jain temple
at Jagraon is relegious center for the Jain community.
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