Ludhiana, the largest city (Population: 3.5 million) of the Indian state of Punjab, has been described as the Manchester of India. It is famous for manufacturing of hosiery and woolen garments, and is also an industrial city. The city lies alongside the River Sutlej, which originates from the Himalayas. The hinterland of Ludhiana has well developed farmlands. The city of Ludhiana represents the culture of Punjab in ample measure, and during festivals like Baisakhi and Diwali, a visitor may enjoy the cultural delights of Punjab. The Punjabi cuisine is famed for its spicy tinge, as also nutritious value.
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| - Ludhiana, the largest city (Population: 3.5 million) of the Indian state of Punjab, has been described as the Manchester of India. It is famous for manufacturing of hosiery and woolen garments, and is also an industrial city. The city lies alongside the River Sutlej, which originates from the Himalayas. The hinterland of Ludhiana has well developed farmlands. The city of Ludhiana represents the culture of Punjab in ample measure, and during festivals like Baisakhi and Diwali, a visitor may enjoy the cultural delights of Punjab. The Punjabi cuisine is famed for its spicy tinge, as also nutritious value.
- Ludhiana ( Punjabi: ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ) (30°54'N, 75°52'E), is a city and a municipal corporation in Ludhiana district in the state of Punjab, in northern India. It is the largest city in Punjab, with an estimated population of 15 lacs (15,00,000 or 1.5 million). The population increases substantially during the crop harvesting season due to immigration of laborers from such states as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. Standing on the Sutlej River's old bank some 13 km south of the river's present course, the city which covers an area of about 310 km², has become a major industrial center of northern India.
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| - Ludhiana, the largest city (Population: 3.5 million) of the Indian state of Punjab, has been described as the Manchester of India. It is famous for manufacturing of hosiery and woolen garments, and is also an industrial city. The city lies alongside the River Sutlej, which originates from the Himalayas. The hinterland of Ludhiana has well developed farmlands. The city of Ludhiana represents the culture of Punjab in ample measure, and during festivals like Baisakhi and Diwali, a visitor may enjoy the cultural delights of Punjab. The Punjabi cuisine is famed for its spicy tinge, as also nutritious value.
- Ludhiana ( Punjabi: ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ) (30°54'N, 75°52'E), is a city and a municipal corporation in Ludhiana district in the state of Punjab, in northern India. It is the largest city in Punjab, with an estimated population of 15 lacs (15,00,000 or 1.5 million). The population increases substantially during the crop harvesting season due to immigration of laborers from such states as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. Standing on the Sutlej River's old bank some 13 km south of the river's present course, the city which covers an area of about 310 km², has become a major industrial center of northern India. Ludhiana is centrally located on the National Highway 1 between Delhi and Amritsar. It is connected to the Indian capital city of New Delhi by road and frequent train service. It is the richest district in the state of Punjab, and also includes the most productive, fertile land in all of India. Ludhiana district is considered to be one of the NRI hubs of Punjab.
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