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Jalandhar, the oldest city of Punjab is also known
as the city of Sports. The city most number of Non Residential Indians, so
it is very modern and rich city. The city is named after Jalandhar, a demon
king, who finds a mention in the Puranas and Mahabharta. According to
another legend, Jalandhar was the capital of the kingdom of lav-kush, son of
Rama. According to yet another version Jalandhar is said to have derived its
name from the vernacular term `Jalandhar' means area inside the water, i.e.
tract laying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas, still another name of
Jalandhar had been Trigartta, as it was waters by three rivers, Satluj, Beas
and Ravi. You can have the taste of real Punjab, the lush green sugarcane
farms, people with tuban, an the modern luxury life only at Jalandhar. There
are so many things restaurant, clubs, bars, and tourisrts spots to attract
tourists.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - The nearest airport is the Delhi International Airport i.e. 375 kms
away. It is well connected to the major cities like Mumbai, Kolkata Chennai,
Banglore etc. . It is the major international airport of Delhi, it it well
connected to the rest of the world.
By Rail - Jalandhar is connected with direct trains to Delhi,
Calcutta, Mumbai, Puri, Nagpur, Jammu Tawi and Deluxe Express to Mumbai,
Shatabadi Express to Delhi, Utkal Express to Puri and Hawrah Mail to
Calcutta.
By Road - There is a vast network of bus services of Punjab, Himachal,
Delhi, Haryana, Pepsu, Chandigarh, U.P., J&k, Rajasthan State Roadways,
apart from private operators. Important destinations include Delhi, Shimla,
Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jaipur and Ganganagar. You can also take private
luxury coaches.
WHEN TO GO
Jalandhar can be travelled round the year.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagt Singh Museum - This museum
displays the belongings & the information about the legendary Shahed
Bhagat Singh. It is located at the Khatkar Kalan village.
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The Devi Talab - The Devi Talab a large masonry
tank sacred to Hindus.
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Goraya - Another satellite town Goraya produces
fodder chopping machines of all types-called toka in Indian languages.
Goraya is known as the toka town of India. Now it is famous for
manufacturing harvesting combines and axles of all kinds.
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Kartarpur - Kartarpur, its satellite historical
town is one of the biggest exporters of quality furniture. |
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Phagwara - Its satellite town, Phagwara is a
leading industrial focal point with famous cloth manufacturing and sugar
mills; because of its NRI association its cloth and drapery shops have
become international shopping centres.
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Jama Masjid - This monument was in the 4th century
and other monuments like Sarais of Nakodar and Noor Mahal are also worth
to visit
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WHERE TO EAT
There are so many good restaurants and bars to chill out.
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