Jalandhar Tourism and Travel Guide
Jalandhar (Punjabi Gurmukhi: ਜਲੰਧਰ, Shahmukhi: جالندھر), formerly Jullundur, is a city in the northwestern India state of Punjab.The oldest city in Punjab, and also one of the oldest in the country, Jalandhar has seen rapid urbanization and developed into a highly industrialised centre of commercial activity in the recent years. Jalandhar was the capital of Punjab from India's independence (1947) until Chandigarh was built in 1953. Situated on the Grand Trunk Road, it is a major rail and road junction, and is 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh. The city was known as Jullundur in British India.
Weekend Getaways from Jalandhar
Shimla
If there were a list of some of the most sought after tourist destinations in India, Shimla tourism would undoubtedly be grouped at the top, just like its geographical location on the map of India. Sitting peacefully at an altitude of 2,200 metres above sea level, over a 12 km-long ridge, ...
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organized. It is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, but the city itself is not part of either state, being a union territory, i.e. administered directly by the central governm...
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Dehradun
Dehradun is between a scenic retreat and a growing urban city and we believe this is the best combination for travellers who are looking for short getaways. But, let this fact not dissuade solo travellers and backpackers since Dehradun tourism offers quite a few hidden gems that are best e...
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