About Punjab
Delhi to Punjab distnce : 367 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Punjab, the land of fertility is and the cradle of the early civilizations that flourished on the confluence of five river. In the shadow of the Shiwalik Punjab is renowned as land of incredible beauty, pristine river flow, Center of spirituality, allura of Guru Nanak and vibrant culture.
The land of Five Rivers and the bowl of India's Wheat Punjab is a land of exciting culture, myriad images of swaying emerald green fields and hearty people whose robust rustic ways of camaraderie and bonhomie are very much a part of their heritage. The state is home of the world the great architectural monuments like the splendid palaces, Ancient Temples, exquisite palaces, sacrosanct Gurudwara and gardens with pavilions and kiosks, all of which add to the splendor and whimsical charm of this majestic land. The state gives you the varied range of experiences from soul soothing sanctity of scenic gurudwaras to the bad memories of Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border and Partition in the museum. Also while visiting tourists can not miss the delicious cuisines like Chole Bhature, Masala Channa, Dal Makhani and the famous one Lassi. Punjab is the classic blend of beauty, historicity. That's offers lot's of the sites to see and explore the incredible beauty of the Indian.
One of the great attraction is Amritsar where the soul soothing sight of Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib - the spiritual center and one of the most pious for the followers of Sikh religion surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake). Apart from that the city of history, holiness, heritage, culture and cuisine was also the witness of Jalianwallah Bagh massacred.
Wagah is the only open land point between India and Pakistan. The Changing of Guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony at sundown are great tourist attractions and have their own symbolic importance.
Patiala is famous for its healthy food, loving people, wonderful parandaas, exciting Patiala peg and jootis. The town is the known for it's splendid forts and palaces, age old antiquate museums and sacred places of worship, and gardens serve up as a perfect blend of history, culture, art and craft.
Chandigarh that symbolizes the modern city with the broad cleaned tree lined rode, modernist architecture, leisurely pace of living, mouth-watering food with beautiful scenic sites of the near by hills. Tourists attraction like Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Botanical Garden, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Evolution of Life, International Dolls Museum and many more.
Apart from that Pathankot is a truly treasure for the tourist that is nestled in the lush greens starches along with the majestic mountains of Kangra, dotted with quaint temples, and the marvelous monuments that is the great attraction for sightseeing, scenic beauty, natural sceneries. The town is also the gateway to the Jammu, Dalhousie and many more hilly town.
Also Ludhiana is one of the famous for it's brilliant collection of fabrics, woollens, hosiery and termed as the Manchester of India. It is the textile house of Punjab. You can visit the Lodhi Fort. Lodhi Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Rakh Bagh Park, Hardy's World, Waves Mall and many more.
Along with that Punjab is also the store house for the history and archeological lover where you can trace the traces of India's ancient settlement of Indus Civilization near the Ropar.
Taxi from Delhi to Punjab is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Delhi to Punjab by car is well connected through NH152D and NH44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Delhi to Punjab distance is 367 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Alipur - Splash The Water Park, Adventure Island, Red Fort, Moti Masjid, Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
Sonipat - Jurasik Park Inn, Tomb of Khwaza Khizr, Badkhalsa Memorial Museum, MojoLand
Panipat - Tomb of Bu-Ali Shah Kalandar, Panipat Museum, Devi Temple, Fun City Mall, The Kala Amb Park, Mittal Mega Mall
Gharaunda - Mughal Sarai, Shani Dev Mandir, Water Parks, Hanuman Mandir
Karnal - Karnal Lake, Cantonment Church Tower, Karan Tal Park, Pukka Pul, Kalander Shah's Tomb, Chhachhrauli Fort
Kurukshetra - Brahma Sarovar, Sri Krishna Museum, Jyotisar Birthplace of Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre, Sheikh Chilli's Tomb, Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
Ambala - Shree Ambika Devi Mandir, Vishwakarma Chowk, Sunset Point, Sarder Patel Park, Jaggi City Center
Rajpura - Hare Krishna Mandir, Gurudwara Sahib, Church, Dargha, Parks
Sirhind - Gurudwara Sahib, Jahaz Haweli Diwan Todarmal Ji, Jain Temple
Tourist Attractions
Chandigarh Amritsar Patiala Ludhiana Jalandhar Sirhind Fatehgarh Herike Wetland Anandpur-Sahib Pathankot Gurudwara Ber Sahib Ropars Wetlands Bhatinda Rural Olympics (Kila Raipur) Kapurthala Batala Sangrur Faridkot Sri Muktsar Sahib Dalhousie Panchkula