Ludhiana , the site of a great battle in the First Sikh War (1845) is now Punjab 's most populated metropolitan city. This city situated on the banks of the Sutlej River , was founded in 1480 by Lodhi princess from Delhi . You can shop hosiery items or visit the Rural Olympics held in Killa Raipur nearby. The Rural Museum at the Punjab Agricultural University can also be visited. The War Memorial's Sound and Light shows arte worth a visit. Home of India's leading Agriculture University , Ludhiana is also a home of fairs and the spearhead of green revolution.

The temple is located in Panchkula, 10 km from Chandigarh . These two temples were pilgrimage spots long before Chandigarh came into being. The goddess Chandi gave her name to the city. These temples are typical examples of North Indian temple architecture. Attached to the Mansa Devi temple is a large garden of sacred plants.

The zoo is 15 kms away from Chandigarh , on the Chandigarh-Patiala Road . The zoo spreads over an extensive wooded area on the banks of the Ghaggar River . More than 100 different mammals, birds and reptiles are kept at the zoo. It also has a large population of lions and tigers which can be viewed from safari vehicles.

The temple is 22 km from Chandigarh on the Pinjore Kalka Road . The shrine, part of the Panchayatan group of temples, dates back to the 11th and 14th centuries. Ancient idols unearthed from this spot are on display.