Ludhiana, is the largest city of Indian state of Punjab which is surrounded by lush green paddy and sugarcane fields from all the sides. Ludhiana, is situated on the banks of the majestic Sutlej River which increases the agricultural capacity of this region. The city was established during the 15th century under the rule of Sikander Lodhi of Lodi Dynasty. The city is well-decorated with numerous historical sites, rich culture, pilgrim centers, sacred shrines, museums, animal parks, beautiful gardens, forts and small-scale industries.
Ludhiana Tour Packages, will provide you a perfect glimpse of Punjabi life and its culture as the place is filled with fun-loving Punjabi people who are always welcoming and smiling. The city has given birth to some of the famous personalities like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru (Freedom fighters) and some of the famous poets like Sahir Ludhianvi whose names are written in bold letters in Punjab’s history and independence. Along with this, Ludhiana is well-known all over the Country for its lip-smacking local cuisines like Palak Panner, Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken and Paratha. The place is also a paradise for shopping lovers as the place is always in trend when it comes to ethnic women wearing suits and handicrafts like hosiery items.
Custom Tours India, would like to offer a tour package of Ludhiana where you will be exploring the rich culture and ancient history of this vibrant city of Punjab. Below mentioned places are the top tourist destinations of the city.
Lodhi Fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ludhiana which is also known as “Purana Qila or Old Fort”. Lodhi Fort was constructed by Sikander Lodhi of Lodhi Dynasty 500 years ago with huge walls and different structures which have been ruined now showcasing the rich architectural designs and culture of Ludhiana. The fort was completed in the 15th century and has been the ruling chair of Lodhi’s and Maharaja Ranjit Singh followed by Britishers.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum is one of the best places to witness the rich history of Punjab and Ludhiana where you can have a glimpse of Punjab’s culture and ancient history of Ludhiana. This museum has 12 different galleries showcasing the history of Kargil War through a wide collection of newspaper cuttings, paintings, pictures and sculptures.
Gurudwara Charankanwal Sahib is situated at a distance of 35 kms from the city center which is well-known for its elegant architecture and vibe which is perfect for spiritual connection within yourself. This gurudwara has a rich history as it was attacked by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and this place was used by 10th Sikh Guru – Guru Gobind Singh Ji as resting place.
The Nehru Rose Garden was established in 1967 and is one of the perfect spots amongst locals and tourists as this garden holds rich greenery with around 17000 varieties of plants and 1600 varieties of roses. The garden is well-decorated with fountains, water channels and perfectly laid out pathways which are filled with joggers and walkers.
Alamgir is one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage places in Sikhism which is situated at a distance of 12 kms from Ludhiana. This gurudwara is also known as Shri Manji Sahib Gurudwara and is one of the sacred shrines for Sikhs which is connected with 10th Guru – Guru Gobind Singh Ji. While the Mughal army was looking for Guru Ji, he rested here and meditated which blessed this place with spiritual powers and later a temple was established which later turned into Alamgir Gurudwara. This gurudwara has one of the biggest Sikh kitchens in India which can accommodate 700 people at one time.