December 7, 2007
Toursit Places To See in Ludhiana
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum : 
The museum was founded in the year 1990.The reason behind its construction was to aware nation about the defence services, not only for its role in defending the country but also in strengthening the bonds of national integration and unity. The museum is still under construction.However, it conducts regular shows in a light and sound hall. These presentations showcase the stories of Indian heroes especially Punjabi soldiers in upholding the dignity of the motherland.
Lodhi Fort : 
The fort was constructed by Muslim ruler Sikander Lodhi over 500-years before.This old Lodhi fort was placed on a strategic location along the banks of Sutlej in city.This old fort has gone to rack & ruin but due to contribution of the officials and the city residents, the fort still survives.The old fort earlier stood as a strong citadel,and holds position of a military fort.It has even withstood large number of invaders but now it has crumbled under the onslaught elements in last five centuries.
Nehru Rose Garden : 
Nehru Rose Garden is the largest rose gardebn in India .It was established in the year 1967.Owing to its greenery, it is regarded as one of the ideal spot for picnic.The garden extends to an area of 27 acres. The place exhibits nearly 17,000 plants representing some 1,600 varieties of roses as well as several fountains. The museum also displays a musical fountainwhich further add to ita beauty.
Punjab Agricultural University Museum : 
The Punjab Agriculture University was founded in the year 1962.This world renowned museum is located on the outskirts of the city. It is modelled after the Land Grant College of America. The university encompasses a rural museum which displays local arts and crafts and objects belonging to the ancient times.The University also organizes a Kisan Mela every year.
Bhir : Bhir displays the famous mosque built by Mohammad Ghori in the year 1911.The mosque was constructed by 150 years old Khangah of Abdul Rehman Khan, mausoleum of Alawal Khan.He built this mosque during Shah Jahan’s regime.The mosque is octagonal in shape.Ludhiana dates back to Emperor Jehangir’s time.It surmounts the tomb of Bahadur Khan with sloping walls.The dome is double pear shaped.It also surmounts double tomb of Husain Khan, Bilwanwali Masjid, mosque of Kamal-ud-din Khan.The main way exhibits Sarai Doraha.
Hardy’s World : 
Hardy’s world is located at 7 Kms from the main city.This is visually stunning amusement park in the city.It offers a complete fun-package for the tourists.The place is most suitable for theme parties, cafes.The joy rides and shopping complex are the main entertainment bonanza for all age groups.
In Devi Talab, there is a large masonry 200 year old tank sacred to Hindus.The temple is situated at 1km away from the railway station.A picturesque of Amarnath Yatra has been carved out recently to add to the beauty of the temple.The whole temple has been renovated including the idol of Devi,and a new temple has been constructed in the middle.An old temple of goddess Kali is also located beside the temple of the Devi Talab. The gilded Mandir is famous for the Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan is the major attraction of the place.It held every year in December at its precincts for the past 125 years. Famous classical music exponents - both instrumental and vocal come together and perform at this gathering.
Shiv Mandir is located at Gur Mandi.Imam Nasir mausoleum is located nearby.The temple dates back to the Lodhi Era.The foundation of this temple is laid down by the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi.The main feature of this temple is that it is a blend of Muslim Hindu architecture. The main gate is carved in the style of a mosque while the rest of the building is in Hindu style.Acoording to the history,it is believed that when Jalandhar was Nawabs territory, he had eyed a newly married Hindu girl who was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.
Wonderland Theme Park is located about 6 kms from Jalandhar Bus terminus and 8 kms from the Railway Station on Nakodar Road .The Park spreads over 11 acres with many thrilling rides offering healthy entertainment to all age groups.It is an amusement water park with water games and water rides. The water rides like bumper cars, flying jets, horror house, boating, kiddies’ boating, play house, flying dragon and a slide splash are major attractions.
Science City is built with the aim of learning, fun & amusement using Scientific ideas.It is an ideal place for people of all ages. It also aims at arouse creativity in young minds.Its main objective is to build a scientific temper in the state. The projects are dynamic in its concept which enables it to adapt to the rapidly developing modern technology.The project will help in creating awareness of science in the community etc.
: The palace was founded in the early 20th century,Its construction was started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh and it was completed under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh . The Old Moti Bagh Palace now encompasses the National Institute for Sports. The facade is adorned using Rajasthan-style jharokas and chhatris.The palace is located admist a beautiful garden with terraces, water channels and a Sheesh Mahal.
The Sheesh Mahal was located behind the Moti Bagh Palace to serve as a pleasure complex. The paintings in two of its well maintained , mirror-worked chambers are of Kangra and Rajasthani qalam.The paintings depict the poetic visions of Keshav, Surdas and Bihari.The Sheesh Mahal also encompasses a museum, an art gallery, and also the North Zone Cultural Centre set up by a society to preserve art.
hoola is located across the small Lake in front of Sheesh Mahal.It is a magnificent suspension bridge.It forms a replica of the famous Lakshman Jhoola at Rishikesh and therefore is also named as Lachman Jhoola.It links the Sheesh Mahal with the Banasar Ghar on the other side of the lake. The Banasar Ghar now houses the North Zone Cultural Center.
spots for Sikhs.The dome is carved out of pure gold.The temple was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who used 400 kg of gold leaf to built the upper half of the building.Sri Harmandir Sahib, is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of the Sarovar(tank). Golden Temple was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev.The place has mythological sinificance, Sage Valmiki wrote the epic, Ramayana here.Akal Takhat located at right side preserves a number of weapons used by Guru Hargobind, Guru Gobind Singh and other Sikh heroes .To the south a nine-storeyed tower Baba Atal is located.The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offers cooked food 24 hours to all visitors irrespective of religion, caste, creed and nationality.Guru Ram Das niwas and Guru Nank niwas offers accomodation facilities to the pilgrims.The Central Sikh Museum has paintings of Sikh Gurus, Saints, Sikh warriors and other prominent Sikh leaders who have in their own way contributed a lot to the enhancement of Sikh Religion.
: Jallianwala Bagh is located near Golden Temple. The place holds historical significance.After Mangal Pandey blew the bugle for commencing the struggle for independence, General Dyer made a law that no Indian will be allowed to hold gatherings or processions.On 13 April 1919,thousands of Punjabis gathered from nearby places to celebrate the Baisakhi. As the communication system was underdeveloped at that time, they were not informed regarding this law. Taking it as a violation of the law, General Dyer entered in the Park with his troops and open fired on all the innocent men women and children present there.The historical happening was given the name Jallianwala Bagh massacre.Some people were shot dead, some were wounded, and a majority of the people tried to jump in the well to escape the death form the hands of foreign power. There is no accurate data of number of people died and wounded in this event.
: Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya laid the foundation of this temple.The temple is designed on the lines of Golden Temple and is a revered place for Hindus. It is located outside the Lohgarh Gate. The Temple stands amidst a tank.The Temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. Primarily the Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga; therefore it is called Durgiana Temple. Though Durga is the main deity, most of the temple’s imagery centers around Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
Ram Bagh : The garden is located in the new part of town.It holds a tribute to Guru Ram Das,the fourth sikh guru and the founder of the city of Amritsar.It also has a museum in the summer palace built by the Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) the Lion of Punjab. The museum exihibits weapons dating back to Mughal times and some paintings of the ruling houses of the Punjab and a replica of the diamond ‘Kohinoor’.Ram Bagh also holds a lively statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh saddled on a horse.
Tarn Taran : This tank is located at 25kms south of Amritsar. The tank was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.It encompasses a temple and holds a tower on the east side. It is said that if anyone swim across the whole tank are miraculously cured. 
It is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from Amritsar.Gobindwal Sahib is another place to visit during excursion from Amritsar. It encompasses final resting place of Guru Angad Devji that stands nearby.
The Rock Garden was first opened to public in 1976 .This tourist spot extends over an area of 64 acres covering some 20 acres of woods. It symbolizes man’s effort, love, ingenuity and strong determination over work. The garden is situated between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake in Sector 1, it .The idea of this garden was conceived by an ordinary public works department employee of the Chandigarh administration,Nek Chand who built this garden for the disposal of city waste and domestic garbage. The pecularity of this garden is that there are no flowers or plants in this garden it was created sector by sector with rocks and discarded objects like bottle tops, fluorescent lights, mud guard, tin cans, broken glass, building waste etc which Nek Chand assembled from door to door and turn them into amazing figures of dolls and birds, men and women and set them along a maze of paths. The Rock Garden has 14 different chambers, all juxtaposed to create a dream world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. During the Teej festival in August the garden obtains a festive look and holds a special attraction for tourists worldwide. The timings are from 10.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m for all days. The entry fee is Rs.10 for adults and Rs.5 for children.
The French architect Le Corbusier also laid the foudation of this lake in the year 1958 by moderating the course of Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream that flows down the Shivalik mountain ranges.It extends over 3 square kilometers on the northern border of Chandigarh.Sukhna Lake is an artificial,man-made lake in the foothills of Shivalik range.It is an idyllic resort for communing with nature and for water sports such as boating and water skiing.It is a sanctuary and houses many exotic migratory birds. During winters many species of aquatic birds from Central Asia and Siberia migrates to this area and serve as a major source of attraction.The Government of India has declared this lake as a protected national wet land.This lake also serve as a centre during festive celebrations.The tourist can visit the lake on all days.
The Capitol Complex serve as a seat of the government. It groups three main geometrical buildings the Legislative Assembly, the High Court, and the Secretariat separated by large piazzas.It serves as a headquarters of both Punjab and Haryana .The complex also edifices a number of monuments based on Corbusier’s personal philosophy.
Open Hand monument is constructed out of a metal sheet which is 14 metres in height and weighs 50 tonnes. It rotate freely in the wind from a high concrete pedestal. The French architect Le Corbusier is accredited for designing this giant hand emblem.It is located in the Capitol Complex in sector 1.The hand rises 85 feet from an excavated plaza, the fosse de la consideration.It serves as a pit of contemplation, and is used for debate on public affairs Some times it looks like a bird who is flying and herefore symbolizes peace and unity - ‘Open to give - Open to receive’. It is the official emblem of the city.
