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High Season : Oct - Mar

8 - 27℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

18 - 42℃

Nearest Airport -IXC

Chandigarh Airport

Nearest Train Stations -LDH

Ludhiana Railway Station

History

Ludhiana takes its name from the Lodhi dynasty, which is believed to have founded the city in 1480. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the area was part of the Sarkar of Sirhind. During the last period of the Mughal rule, the western part of the district was leased to Raikot Rais. By the early 18th century, they had become semi-independent from the Mughals. The villages in the Ludhiana district remained independent and under the rule of the powerful Sikh chiefs of the local villages. Although the Mughals were able to stop Ahmad Shah, their subsequent invasions weakened the Mughals, allowing the Rais to take control of the city of Ludhiana in 1760. Ludhiana gained importance during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Ranjit Singh was forced to sign the treaty of "eternal friendship" with the British, which limited his activities to the right bank of the Sutlej. British troops were permanently stationed in Ludhiana and the Cis Sutlej states came under British protection.

Facts & Culture

The city is home to a number of tourist attractions that entertain visitors for days. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Ludhiana include Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Guru Nanak Bhawan, Phillaur Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Guru Nanak Stadium, and Rakh Bagh Park among others. There are also many attractive gardens and parks ideal for morning and evening walks. During their free time, tourists can visit various amusement parks and a zoo, which are part of the Ludhiana tourist itineraries. Ludhiana is one of the best cities in Punjab for shopping. Due to Ludhiana's strategic location, there are many nearby tourist destinations that can be reached in less than four hours by car, including Chandigarh, Kasauli, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Shimla, and Kufri. Giddha, Bhangra, and Jhumar are traditional dance forms that the locals often perform on different occasions. Ludhiana is a colorful bazaar and festival that showcases the cultural heritage of the city. The main festivals held here are Lohri, Baisakhi, Basant Panchami, and Holi. In addition to tandoori delicacies such as Murg makhani, tandoori chicken, fish, cheese, and cold cuts, nans and paranthas are also very popular with tourists.