Ludhiana, Punjab's largest city, is the state's industrial and commercial powerhouse, especially known for textiles and hosiery manufacturing.
Top Attractions
- Punjab Agricultural University: One of India's premier agricultural universities, with an attractive campus and a museum documenting Punjab's farming heritage and the Green Revolution.
- Phillaur Fort: A historic fort near Ludhiana, now home to a police training academy and a small museum, reflecting the region's Sikh and colonial-era history.
- Hosiery and Textile Markets: Ludhiana is one of India's largest textile and hosiery manufacturing hubs, with bustling wholesale markets reflecting the city's industrial character.
- Rakh Bagh Park: A large city park offering a green break from Ludhiana's busy commercial districts.
Best Time to Visit
October to March for comfortable weather.
How to Reach
Ludhiana has its own airport and is a major railway junction in Punjab.
