About the City: Ludhiana once known as Lodhiana _ a home to the great Lodhi Dynasty_ is one of the old-established cities of Punjab, with a population that has increased during recent years to around 40, 00,000. Situated on the Grand Trunk Road running from the border through to Delhi, it lies 300 km
north-west of Delhi and less than 150 km. from the border with Pakistan.Having earned the distin
ction of ‘Manchester’ of India, Ludhiana has very progressively lived up to its reputation of being a flourishing business hub. The doyens of the Cycle (Hero Cycles Ltd., Avon Cycles…) and Hosiery Industry (Oswal Woolen Mills, Vardhman Spinning….) have put the city on an international map and some of the city brands are a name to reckon with in the world trade circles. But, Ludhiana is not home to bigger players only; it fends equal opportunities to all kinds of skilled/unskilled workers that migrate from all over the country with dreams of a better future. Of late, Ludhiana has grown more conscious to the health cause of its population and has gradually emerged as a Premier Health Care Centre of Punjab, catering to the neighbouring states also. Climate: The climate of the Ludhiana is usually dry except a brief spell of monsoon season in a very hot summer and a cold winter. The winters start from middle of November to the early part of March. The succeeding period up-to the end of June is the hot season. July, August and half of September comprise the south west of monsoon, the period of mid September to about the middle of November may be termed as post monsoon or transitional period. June is generally the hottest month. Hot and scorching dust loaded winds blow during summer season and on individual days the day temperature by to night temperature. December & January are the coldest month. Places to visit:
Nehru Rose Garden, Ludhiana
Hardy's World (Amusement park)
Guru Nanak Bhawan, Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University Museum
Tiger Safari, Amaltas, Ludhiana
Bilwanwali Masjid
Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir
Pir-I-Dastgir shrine ,Phillaur
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana
Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon
Gurdwara Charankanwal Sahib Machhiwara
Guru Nanak (Sports) Stadium, Ludhiana
