Places To Visit In Ludhiana Sightseeing

Lodhi Fort was built by the Muslim monarch Sikandar Lodhi around 500 years ago. The fort is located at the banks of the Sutlej River and also came under the British in 1809. The fort was once a majestic residence of the great Muslim king and displayed his military power. However, in the wake of neglect the fort stands in ruins and has badly suffered by nature’s elements.

Punjab Agricultural University Museum is a definitive visit if you like to learn about the people’s life in Ludhiana in the 18th and the 19th centuries. The museum becomes a stage to the colorful festival of the Kisan Mela held annually. The museum houses various rural and farming tools and objects and several other artifacts from the 18th and 19th century.

The Sikh shrine marks the spot where Guru Gobind Singh took a sip of water from the pond and fell asleep due to a spell and was later joined by a few disciples. The building is a brilliant example of Sikh architecture. The best time to visit the Gurudwara is during the month of December when the annual fair is held to celebrate the congregation of this Shrine.

During the reign of Sher Shah Suri, a Sarai (inn) was constructed at Phillaur near Ludhiana. During the reign of Shah Jahan the inn was converted to a military fort and a post office. The fort was later used by the British as a part of the military cantonment. The fort now houses a police training academy and a finger print bureau.

The Museum is located at GT road and is named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh whose statue depicting him sitting on a throne is located at the entrance. The museum has 12 galleries in total with sections like ancient history and post independence.

Tiger Zoo is spread across a massive 25 acres of land. The zoo was established in 1993 and has been a favorite tourist spot in Ludhiana ever since. The safaris are conducted inside safety vans and one can watch the tigers in the open from inside the vans.

Nehru Rose Garden is in the Civil Lines area of Ludhiana. It serve as an open ground for people to have morning and evening walks, exercises and also offers some priceless moments of relaxation. There are more than 17,000 plants here, representing 1,600 varieties of roses, apart from several fountains.

Located at a distance of 7 km from the main city, Hardy's World is an amusement park in Ludhiana. It offers theme parties, cafes, joy rides, and water sports to the visitors. It also boasts of ice-skating and snowfall. This is India's 3rd largest Indoor snow city. It is a great fun for people of all age groups.