Jagraon is a town in Ludhiana in the Indian State of Punjab. Jagraon is three centuries old. Jagraon got its name due to continuous flooding meaning 'a place of great flooding'. Now the place is devoid of the flood. In Sanskrit, 'graon' means village.
Jagraon is a sacred place for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Jains. One of the holy places to worship is Gurudwara Nanaskar Sahib. There is another Gurudwara which depicts the struggles of Sikhs in war with the Mughals. Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib has statues of these great fighters. Jagraon is famous for temples and Masjids as well. Bhadra Kali Mandir and Pracheen Shiv Mandir are some of them. Khanqah and the mausoleum of Mohkam Din are some of the Muslim places of worship. Roshni-da mela is the annual fair that is held every year in February. Mohkam Din had two wives. One of his wives Sara Bibi is buried next to the grave of Mohkam Din. Jeena Bibi, his second wife, is buried one and a half miles away from Mohkam Din. Roshni-da Mela is celebrated to pay homage to them.
Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib
According to the believers, Guru Gobind Singh and his followers have rested here after the battle with the Mughals of Aurangzeb. The Gurudwara is structured in such a way it depicts the history of the battles and struggles of the Sikhs. The greenery that surrounds Gurudwara is yet another striking feature for the pilgrims.
Gurudwara Charankal Sahib Machhiwara
The Gurudwara has an aesthetic interior that attracts the pilgrims and the visitors. The two days of December, 9th and 10th are celebrated as annual fairs that mark the days where Guru Gobind Singh stayed here.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
Objects and various evidence are being kept for a display that was once a part of the Kargil war and other fights.
Lodhi Fort
This is an ancient monument on the outskirts of Ludhiana. The Lodhi fort is also called as an Old fort as it is completely ruined as times passed due to poor maintenance. The Fort occupied a large area which later got encroached by human settlement. This great historical monument was once a gateway to Sikander Lodhi and Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Its greatness is completely vanished and forgotten. Even the locals are not aware of the presence of such a fort in their locality. The construction does not attract the visitors but the past and its story will do.
Ludhiana cuisines are healthy and energetic without any extra decoration or frills. The tandoori cooking of Ludhiana is the most famous one among the locals and all tourists from other countries. There are huge earthenware ovens that are heated by using coal fire. These ovens are buried inside the ground. All types of non-vegetarian dishes are marinated and cooked through this oven. The cuisines are grabbed from external sources as well. The gravy or the curries that are prepared in Punjab are influenced by the Mughals.
The Murg Makhani made from clarified butter and cooked in a coal oven is dry and has a perfect combination with rotis and naan. Rotis are Indian bread.
These meals are incomplete without lassi or curd or a sweet dessert. These cuisines do not contain spicy flavors instead full of butter and ghee. Milk and milk products are also highly consumed by the people of Ludhiana.
The main airport to reach this town is Ludhiana Airport. Air India is the main flight that flies in Ludhiana. Ludhiana has flights to Delhi only. Hence, the visitors need to catch connecting flights from Delhi. Chandigarh and Amritsar the other two airports that would help you reach Ludhiana. Both the airports have international flight services that would help you reach Ludhiana. Sahnewal Airport is just 5 km away from Ludhiana city. From Ludhiana, Chandigarh Airport is only 112.6 km away.
Various public and state-run buses will help you reach Ludhiana. The highways make the drive smooth but make sure that you drive carefully when entering the city as there are potholes.
Express trains from Jammu, Mumbai, and Kolkata stop in Ludhiana. The mails that provide services are Frontier Mail, Jammu Tawi, Shatabdi Express.
The best time of the year to visit Ludhiana is during October and February. The weather is extremely suitable for sight-seeing and enjoyment purposes.
There are luxury hotels from airport and railway stations. There are plenty of rooms if you are planning to visit in groups or for many parties and functions. Some hotels have staff who are well educated especially in management and hospitality. The food provided is hygienic. The housekeeping service is well disciplined. Some hotels are increasing their capacity by building up additional rooms and parking slots.
In Jagraon one can easily find 5-star hotels as well. There are different packages based on location and customer ratings. There are star hotels with full fledge security and 24 hours check-in. Wifi connections are also available. The stay in the hotel would bring about the feeling of homestay with aesthetic interiors. There are swimming pools and free parking lots as well. The starting package is Rs 10,000-15,000/- for a night stay.
There are hotels within affordable rates as well. But the quality of service would be no less than the luxury ones. The rooms are clean but less spacious than the luxurious ones. The rates are Rs 450/- for one night. Some rooms are not that luxurious but not that cheap. The price range is between Rs 1000/ to Rs 3000/- for a night. The services are clean and disciplined as well.