Tourism in Jalandhar

The city of Jalandhar is located in the prosperous north Indian state of Punjab. This city with its lively and diverse culture attracts many tourists from far and wide. The city is a perfect tourist destination renowned for its cuisine, culture and history and is a perfect destination for tourists interested in ancient civilization, heritage, culture, and spirituality. The city enriched with distinct blend of rural and urban flavours has a lot to offer to a tourist eye. Known for its top notch sport equipment’s and ethnic temples, Jalandhar holds a supreme place when it comes to sightseeing and visiting the Punjab region.

Tourist Spots in Jalandhar

Here they are:

Pushpa Gujral Science City

Pushpa Gujral Science City is the biggest project of its kind in north India and it stretches over an area of 72 acres of land.

Wonder Land

Wonderland Theme Park is an amusement water park with water games and water rides and is a prime attraction in Jalandhar.

Haveli

Haveli  is another tourist’s place that  offers high quality entertainment and great food . the place also offers dance show, monkey show, magician, camel ride and a four course meal.

Apart from these places  there are several other places of tourists interest like Devi Talab Mandir, Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi, St Marys Cathedral Church, Tulsi Mandir, Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall,  Mausoleum of Imam Nasir, , Nathan-Di-Bagichi, Darbar Muhammad Jamal Zahra (in Basti Sheikh), Baba Jhandianala (in Basti Nau), Shrines of Baba Lakki Shah Pir and Dargah Pir Hazi Shah Qutab.
 

Religious Spots in Jalandhar

Here they are:

Shiv Mandir

The famous Shiv Mandir in Jalandhar is located at Gur Mandi, near Imam Nasir Mausoleum.

Sodal Mandir

Sodal Temple is situated near Devi Talab Temple, on Sodal road. Here, Lord Sodal is worshipped in the Temple

Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jamma Masjid

Imam Nasir Mausoleum is an 800-year-old beautifully designed piece of architecture, which is located in the heart of Jalandhar.

Devi Talab Mandir

The Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar is an ancient temple and one of the famous Jalandhar attractions, which is nearly 200 years old. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.

Sanyas Ashram

Sanyas Ashram is famous and well known Ashram, also known as Bahrian-da-Talab.  It is located at Basti Sheikh on Jalandhar - Kapurthala road.

Sheetla Mandir

It is oldest temple located near the balmiki gate, in the city of Jalandhar.
There are also many Geeta Mandirs in the Jalandhar city.

St Mary's Cathedral Church

St Mary's Cathedral Church is an old Church  which was constructed by Rev. Fr. John Macodnnel in 1947, in the memory of St. Patrick.
St. Pious Church, Sacred Heart Church Civil Line, The Pentle Costal Mission, Catholic Church etc. are some other famous churches in Jalandhar

Gurudwara Chhevin Padshahi

Gurudwara Chhevin Padshahi is the famous and well-known Gurudwara of Jalandhar city. It is located in Basti Sheikh, Jalandhar.

Singh Sabha Gurdwara-Model Town

This Gurdwara came into existence back in early 1950's as a Sikh worship place
Gurdwara Charan Kamal, Adarshnagar Gurudwara, Gurudwara guru Singh Sabha, Gurudwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji are some other Gurudwaras in the city.

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Churches in Jalandhar | Temples in Jalandhar

Museums in Jalandhar

Here they are:

Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Khatkar Kalan

Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum  is located at Khatkal Kalan which is the native village of the great Martyr Sardar Bhagat Singh. The museum was established to  pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of the Punjab. All their memorable belongings are displayed here.

Rangla Punjab Haveli

Rangla Punjab Haveli, located on the GT Road, offers a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of Punjab It has a living museum, they show all the old ways of village life in the Punjab.

Monuments in Jalandhar

Here they are:

Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall

Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall has been constructed to commemorate the memory of martyrs who has lost their lives in the fight for freedom from the British rule.

Serai Nurmahal

Mughal Serai alias Serai Nurmahal, said to be constructed for Nurjahan . It is a remarkable specimen of oriental architecture.

Parks and Gardens in Jalandhar

Here they are:

Nikku Park

Nikku Park is a mini Amusement park with big open space and attractive water fountains. Nikku Park is a mini Amusement park with big open space and attractive water fountain.

Wonder Land Amusement Park

Wonderland Theme Park is an amusement water park with water games and water rides and is a prime attraction in wonder land.

Places to visit near Jalandhar

Here's the list:

Handira Mausoleum

The mausoleum is situated in Sultanpur Lodhi in  Kapurthala district which is 36km from Jalandhar.

Gurdwara Ber Sahib

Gurdwara Ber Sahib is located in Sultanpur Lodhi, in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. This gurudwara is situated 36 kilometres from Jalandhar.

Kartarpur Gurudwara

This gurudwara was built in 1656 AD by Guru Arjun Dev Ji. He was the fifth Sikh guru. It is situated 16 kilometres away from Jalandhar.

Panch Mandir

Fateh Singh Ahluwalia built this temple and it is 21 kilometres from Jalandhar.

Shalimar Gardens

Shalimar Gardens is well-known for its Shahi Samadhs . These 'Samadhi’s' (with excellent filigree work)  belong to  the former Rulers of Kapurthala state.  It is a lovely small garden with a swimming pool and a library. It is 16 km away from Jalandhar.

Mausoleums of Ustad & Shahgird, Nakodar

Mausoleums of Ustad & Shahgird are beautiful 17th century tombs, situated in Nakodar, which has a great historical prominence. Nakodar is located 32 km from Jalandhar.
Serai Nurmahal, Moorish Mosque are some other nearby places of tourist’s interest.

Weekend Getaways from Jalandhar

Hoshiarpur lies at the Foothills of Shivalik ranges on the Punjab - Himachal border on the Jalandhar - Kangra route.it is 45 kms from Jalandhar.

Amritsar is a major destination in India where guests arrive to visit the "Golden Temple". Amritsar is 80 kms from Jalandhar.

Ludhiana (62 kms), Rupnagar(105 km), Pathankot(114 km), Fatehgarh Sahib (122 km), Sangrur (138 km) , Chintpurni (90km), pong dam(100 km), Anandpur Sahib(103 km), Parwanoo (167) km are some other famous weekend getaways from Jalandhar.

List of Hotels in Jalandhar

Here's the list:

5 Star Hotels in Jalandhar

• Radisson Hotel
  Address: BMC Chowk
  GT Road
  
  
• Ramada Jalandhar
  Address: Nam Dev Chowk G.T. Road
  Sehdev Market, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001
  
  
• Hotel Cabbana, Jalandhar
  Address: Phagwara-Jalandhar Highway
  NH-I, Phagwara , Jalandhar

4 Star Hotels

• The Maya Hotel
  Address: EH-178, Civil Lines , Jalandhar
  
  
• Hotel President
  Address: Police Lines Road, Jalandhar
  
  
• Country Inn & Suites Jalandhar
  Address: G T Road, Jalandhar
  
  

3 Star Hotels

• Hotel Dolphin
  Address : G T Road, Near Patel Chowk
  
  
• The Grand Lilly Resorts
  Address : G T Road
  
  
• Hotel Kamal Palace
  Address : Civil Lines
  
  
• The Regent Park Hotel
  Address : Gujral Nagar
  
  

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Tourist Information Centre in Jalandhar

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Punjab Tourist Information Office, Amritsar
Youth Hostel,
Amritsar

Punjab Tourist Information Centre
Punjab Archive Bhavan
Plot no 3, sector 38A
Chandigarh

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