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Living in Ludhiana, Punjab:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Ludhiana, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked 32 people living in Ludhiana what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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Know there’s a lot of garbage lying around. Although, Ludhiana is famous for its food and civilized people. People here are really generous and loving.

Ludhiana is a two tier city in India, and while it has developed into an extensively populated city with shopping malls, restaurants, and plenty of MSME industry to flaunt, it still has a long way to go in becoming a melting pot and luring people from other states and countries to its land.

Maiyyappan, says: 2020

Ludhiana is one of the most popular cities of Punjab. It is a place where you can set up manufacturing business easily as all sources are available here this city is very beautiful and good for spending weekend and participating in different activities that you like. Local language of this city is Punjabi and Hindi.

Someone considering Ludhiana must know the local language i. e Hindi or Punjabi. People here are friendly and polite. We have local markets in almost every location so it isn’t difficult to adjust. Food is our life. Almost every cuisine is available. Only a con is that we have very few source of entertainment here.

Kairav, says: 2020

Ludhiana is the Manchester of India because of it’s hosiery business. Being one of the largest cities of North India, Ludhiana offers great opportunities for business, education and health. For the busy metropolitan life feels, one can live in the centre of the city whereas for the countryside lovers, there are amazing places on the outskirts of the city, for instance, Doraha.

Ishita, says: 2020

Ludhiana city is full of opportunities and surprises. It has place for people of every religion, caste, creed and sex. It has warmth and aura of welcoming and happy place. People are so nice and helpful. Weather is like rainbow you get to enjoy every weather. Food is full of surprises one can enjoy whole Indian food here.

Deepthi, says: 2020

Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab state. It is Manchester of India and is famous for its cycle, woolen, Auto spares parts, and sewing machines. It was proposed to be one of the smart cities in the country in January 2016. The Punjab Agricultural University in the area is home to the Museum of Rural Life, which displays pottery, musical instruments, and traditional Punjabi clothing.

Subham, says: 2020

Ludhiana is the “Manchester of India.” You will numerous manufacturing units which are mainly for hosiery and cycle parts. Some of the finest cycle brands are manufacturing in my city. If we talk about the hosiery business, my city constitute of 70% of hosiery exports. Exports of hosiery is mainly to European Countries and North America.

Gowtham, says: 2020

Ludhiana is a moderately old city lying in the heart of Punjab State. It host several major industries including woolen mills, bicycle factories an other mechanical and textile businesses. One may also find luxury outlets all around the city. But, the major portion of city’s income comes from its huge market area. Almost 40% of the main city area is market area. It is easy to travel as all routes pass through the city. There I a domestic airport and business port outside the city boundaries.

Nikhil, says: 2020

Ludhiana is an industrial area. If someone visited here, he can visit hosiery mills. Hero cycle and avon cycle are manufacturer here. Ludhiana is going to be a smart city. Here are many opportunities for skill labour. Ludhiana’s food are very tasty. You can visit a mall for shopping.

Dipika, says: 2020

Ludhiana is popularly known as the textile hub of Punjab. There are plethora of places where you can spend good time with your loved ones. In addition to this, there are also many historical places in our city that enhances the beauty of this place. the basic amenities like hospitals, roads and educational institutions are also well built and maintained.

Someone moving to my city should know it has been declared a “Smart City” in the previous years and a lot of developmental activities are taking place all across the city due to the same. Its mostly populated by industrialists and factory owners. Although the life in my city is fast-paced, one can easily find people indulging in a lot of leisurely activities from time to time.

Pavithra, says: 2020

A person moving to ludhiana should know where traffic is mild. ludhiana is a hub of hosiery. Ludhiana is a home to a huge market. There are many malls here at a very nearby area. There are regular transporting services available in ludhiana. Buying groceries and other needful products are convenient to buy.

Nikita, says: 2020

Ludhiana, a very populous city of Punjab, is known for its hosiery industry. Apart from that, Hero Cycles, world largest cycle manufacturing company is also set up in Ludhiana. Many professional educational institutes like CMC, DMC, Guru Nanak Engineering college, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College are in the city. It’s a huge city, with people who have a heart of gold.

The first and the most important thing to know about the city is the living expenses and various necessities like housing, job availability etc. with which he or she can easily become adaptable to that city. After that knowing about the neighbourhood, quality of life, various and different rules of that city. Weather, public transportation is also to be considered.

Shekhar, says: 2020

There are 100s of restaurants, shopping malls and movie theatres, and amusement parks where you can spend your weekends. There are many big multiplexes as well. There are pubs and bars where you can grab a drink to relax in the weekends. There are many cafes like Barista, Café Coffee Day in Ludhiana. They say once you live in Ludhiana, you will not easily adjust in any other city.

Someone moving to Ludhiana should be a bit familiar with Punjabi language as most people here speak Punjabi language. The roads here always have potholes so he should be careful while driving. There is a lot of hustle and bustle in the markets all day. The various landmarks such as the railway station, bus stand, clock tower, kipps market and other specific areas for easy navigation in the city.

Ludhiana is the Manchester of Punjab. It is mainly famous for wheat, wheel and wool. It the person wants to have growth in the field of industry then this is the place for him. Ludhiana comes in the list of the bog cities of India. People can have wider career opportunities here and a standard urban lifestyle.

He should know our city is very popular. It plays an important role in economic activity of Punjab. Mostly textiles industries are situated here. Almost all luxurious cars are launched here. There are many buildings here which were built during the British. It all adds to its beauty here. Punjab Agriculture University is also situated here.

Ludhiana is a city with extreme climatic conditions. One should also be ready to navigate very narrow roads. Public transportation is not everyone’s cup of tea. The city depends heavily on migrant labour. In the city one can easily spot the huge economic disparities between various groups. This city is a major revenue earner for the state.

Chaitali, says: 2020

Ludhiana is a beautiful place. There are well known schools, colleges, hospitals where one can take services of specialist doctors. There are plethora of public places which can be visited all year-round. However, my city often remains crowded due to traffic chaos at peak hours.

Ipsita, says: 2020

Person visiting my city place must know that people here are very helpful and they need not to worry about getting lost in the city. They should also know that this city is the richest city in whole of the Punjab. Also, the food here is very delightful.

Krushnal, says: 2020

Before you move to Ludhiana, make sure you have some extra bucks in your pocket; over and above your stipulated budget. This city is costly in terms of living standards. Brace yourself for expensive cab rides, ott shopping sprees and never ending breathing woes; as you get deeper into the vibrant city life and hustle bustle of the Manchester of India; Ludhiana.

Omprakash, says: 2020

A city full of cultures, food, industries, clothing. Most people come here to explore the food of this city. Ludhiana is known for manufacturing goods and here are lots of industries. Here you will find out great places for hangouts like malls, public parks, a market well known for food.

Zaheen, says: 2020

There is huge number of opportunities to avail. There are many multinational companies which offer jobs. A large part of hosiery area is in Ludhiana so there is more employment opportunities. There are many malls. So many restaurants as one prefer veg or non veg. It is a beautiful city.

Monisree, says: 2020

Ludhiana is the smart city of our country. Its is the Manchester of India due to the machinery and hosiery work present in my City. It contains almost 60-70K large and small industries. It has beautiful Garden, Monuments, Stadium, Gurudwaras and many more architectural sites to be seen from ancient times.

Chandrika, says: 2020

I am from the famous and popular city of Punjab which is Ludhiana. It is famous because of its industries. There are a lot of malls and restaurants where we can go for shopping, watching movies and for eating food. There is a very big named Punjab agricultural University.

Saravana, says: 2020

He must know at least Hindi language or Punjabi for the communication. We are really friendly people. At least carry some money with him. He must know how to respect elders and how to make laugh people so that he can easily communicate with people and have some good friends over here.

Apoorv, says: 2020

You will face problem regarding to traffic. Its an industrial hub. There are a lot of steel industries here. You can find a lot of options regarding warm clothes. Its famous nationwide for its hosiery business. You can enjoy Punjabi food items here. You can find a lot of malls here also. From educational point of view its good and there are a number of coaching centres for career oriented students.

Anandu, says: 2020

There are lot of places where one can visit and spend time with like games shopping malls and eatery places. all the essential services at doorsteps. My City is famous for hosiery. It is a hub of the State and of the country. The best place in city is spending time at TEA Stall resort that is at very pleasant area with greenery all over around.

Karoin, says: 2020

Someone moving to Ludhiana must know that it is a very advance city and is known as Manchester of India. It is famous for its hosiery market and there are a lot of places worth watching. You would find the best Punjabi dishes here and the people in my city are known as the foodies of the world.

Ludhiana is famous for hosiery industries and is presently known as “Manchester of India.” It is one of the best cities to start a business empire in Punjab. There are some of the best schools in north india. As per the smart city project, Ludhiana will soon become one of the most well planned and manicured city of the country.

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