Jalandhar India Travel Guide

Jalandhar History

By the 12th century, the Muslim rulers had conquered the city and ruled for a long time, leaving behind a tale of legacy and rich culture. The region was then taken in by the Sikhs. By the 18th century, but their internal conflicts brought the British to intervene and take control of the territory. In 1947, during Partition, the state of Punjab was divided into two provinces – West Punjab and East Punjab. The western province was annexed into the newly formed nation of Pakistan, and the city along with the remaining state remained as part of India. It was the capital of the state of Punjab till 1953, after which the capital was shifted to Chandigarh.

Jalandhar Today

Apart from being the most ancient city in the state of Punjab, Jalandhar is famous for its production of leather goods and is a world leader in the production of leather pouches. The city is also the sports capital of the state, and is a major stake holder of the production of sports equipment in the country. The city is a major production hub of many products and is also growing as a leader in high quality education institutes. Most importantly the city is very well known for its beauty and fresh air, and also has the highest number of NRI, or Non-Resident Indians, in the state. The region is also very famed for its celebration of the festival Vaisakhi.

Jalandhar Things To Do and Attractions

There are a number of religious places of tourist interest in Jalandhar. You can start by visiting the Imran Masoulem and Jamma Masjid. It is a marvelously sculptured tomb that is close to eight-hundred years old, with a mosque that is more than four-hundred years old. Devi Talab Mandir is also of religious importance in Jalandhar, and has a water tank that is older than two centuries. Another temple that is worth a mention is the Shiva Mandir, which was built by a Muslim ruler as an apology for dishonoring a Hindu girl. One of the most ancient temples in Punjab also exists in Jalandhar, and is known as Tulsi Mandir. Spread over an area of eleven acres is the theme park known as Wonderland. It’s a great place to travel if you are with kids, though some of the rides can shake adults to the core, too.

Jalandhar Excursions

Twenty-one kilometers from the city is the very famous temple Paanch Mandir. It is actually a collection of temples in one large edifice, and is built with complete architectural supremacy. Another place that is also a tourist attraction is the Moorish Mosque that was built by a French architect. It is a good blend of Islamic-French architecture. Very close to the city is Pushpa Gujral Science City, which is the largest science city of the state and the second largest in India. A whole day can be spend in this seventy-two acres park, which apart from being a fun filled amusement science park also has an artificial lake where boating and other activities can be done.Sixteen kilometers from the city is the Kartarpur Gurudwar, which hold a lot of religious value for the Sikh community. The town itself is a major exporter of furnitureEighty kilometers from Jalandhar is another magnificent city of Punjab – Amritsar.

Jalandhar Shopping

The first “super mall” in Punjab was established in Jalandhar more than a decade ago. The city has now flourished with malls of the highest standards, with all the clothing brands that you get in any international markets. The city, however, still has a number of bazaars where you can buy jewelry, furniture, handicrafts, sports equipment, and many more at very reasonable rates.

Jalandhar Restaurants

Jalandhar, being in Punjab, has delicious Punjabi cuisine. Food items made from tandoor or makki di roti are on top of the list. Make sure you try the lassi, or butter milk, as it’s a local delicacy. The city is full of restaurants and road side stalls serving all the cuisines from around the world.

Jalandhar Nightlife

People from Punjab love to eat and drink, so you will find many bars in Jalandhar. A number of pubs have sprung up lately, where the young generation chills out and spends it new found wealth.

Jalandhar Getting There and Around

Jalandhar is highly accessible with a domestic airport that connects to Chandigarh, the capital, and other cities. The city also has a good network of trains heading towards the city, along with good connection of roadways.

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