Ludhiana is one of the most important towns of Punjab, an important state of North India, and is the industrial capital of the state. It is renowned all over the world for its excellent hosiery and woolen garments industry. This city has strong historical connections and is also home to some of the finest Gurudwaras and other sacred shrines. Ludhiana is an indispensable stopover for the tourist who is on his tour of Punjab. There are many places to visit in Ludhiana, and you will surely like the culture and warm hospitality of the people. Before you embark on a trip to this place, the necessary information about Ludhiana will certainly be of great help to the tourists.

Ludhiana is located on the south banks of River Sutlej and lies on the Amritsar to Delhi section of the Grand Trunk Road. Find useful information about Ludhiana which is discussed in brief below.

Fast Facts

Area	134.67 sq km
Languages	Punjabi, Hindi, English
Code	0161

History

The history about Ludhiana is quite rich and takes us to the times when Yodha, Gupta and Rajput rulers used to reign over this place. The city witnessed lots of battles and clashes between the various empires for power and growth. It is said that Ludhiana derived its name from the Lodhi Dynasty around 1480 AD. It was under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh that the city witnessed huge progress and a cantonment was established here. Later in the year 1805 the British army confronted him and subsequently it came under the British rule.

Some of the noteworthy freedom fighters coming from this town are Lala Lajpat Rai, Sardar Kartar Singh Sarabha and Maulana Habibur Rehman.

Best Season, Climate, and Clothing

Ludhiana experiences an extreme type of climate with scorching summers and chilly winters. The monsoon season begins from July and lasts till the beginning of September. It is best to make a trip to Ludhiana from February to mid April. As far as clothing is concerned, light cottons are ideal for the summers and heavy woolens are advised for the winters.

Ludhiana offers several tourist attractions that are worth watching such as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Punjab Agricultural Museum, Gurudwaras and holy shrines. Alamgir and Macchiwara are also recommended for the tour.

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