Best places to visit in Jalandhar 

1.Rangla Punjab Haveli

Rangla Punjab Haveli serves as a cultural center that presents the traditional culture together with art forms from Punjab in Jalandhar. The cultural museum and showhouse provides exhibitions of the traditional Punjabi sartorial highlights including juttis and phulkari alongside Gidda and Bhangra dancing and Kuthputli puppetry performance while enabling visitors to purchase phulkari and juttis for take-home options.

Timings :

• Lunch – 12 PM to 4 PM
• Dinner – 6 PM to 11 PM

Entry Fee :

• Lunch: Kids (4 to 8 years) – INR 230, Adults – INR 375
• Dinner: Kids (4 to 8 years) – INR 320, Adults – INR 645

2.Devi Talab Mandir

The temple became important through local belief that Sati threw herself to death after her father disrespected her husband Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva executed his dance of anger(Thandav) while carrying his late wife’s corpse to his hand. Lord Vishnu used his Chakra to produce pieces from Sati’s body in order to protect the universe from Lord Shiva’s fury. The right breast of Sati after she received 51 cuts is believed to have landed here so the Mata Tripurmalini Mandir temple was built at that location.

The tomb at this temple takes the form of a pyramid shape and requires you to walk a lengthy corridor to reach it. Devotees visit the temple pond to perform a ritual bathing because they aim for both spiritual blessings and salvation. The temple contains an ancient goddess Kali temple in addition to its main structure. The recent construction of a cave-like replica was built within the temple premises. Visitors can experience numerous celebrations taking place in this religious site. The temple organizes the festive event Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan during December when children participate in singing spiritual songs devoted to Lord Durga as well as reciting religious verses.

Best time to visit

• The weather conditions at Jalandhar remain delightful throughout the period from October to December. People should visit the temple during this time to experience maximum joy and contentment.

Timings : 7:00 AM to 8.00 PM

Entry Fee : No entry fee

3.Science City Kapurthala

Science City Kapurthala operates under the name Pushpa Gujral Science City as a science facility that serves the needs of scientific enthusiasts as established by the Government of Punjab. The facility exists at 15 km outside Jalandhar while occupying 72 acres of land. Through its guiding message it works toward fostering younger children and all people to gain interest in physical world operations.

The facility integrates principles from physical science, engineering, social science, technology, agriculture, energy sources, health sciences and industries together with human evolution theory, environmental science, ecosystem studies and space and IT fields and nuclear science, robotics and biotechnology areas. The facility provides a theatre along with a digital planetarium for viewing fascinating aspects of unknown spaces. A climate change theatre exists to educate different age groups about planet preservation. Several additional impacting demonstrations exist for abstract concepts. The place exists to provide visitors with creative understanding about universal operations and human management abilities after our species prevents damages to its environment. The initiative reaches students and learners across various social groups while surpassing professional and generational barriers toward educational expansion. Learning at IIT Bombay relies on direct experience as a better alternative than textbook memorization or rote learning.

Timings : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Entry Fee : INR 150 – INR 1050

4.Wonderland

The amusement and water facility known as Wonderland exists in Jalandhar city of Punjab state. The amusement and water park can be found in Nakadar Road after Wadala Chowk at a 6-kilometer distance from Jalandhar Bus Station. All activities of rides, waterpark, dining hall and entertainment and shopping can be found at this central location. The amusement and aquatic facilities of this destination span across 11 acres while exciting visitors with waves of delight and aquatic dancing that plays Punjabi pop music. Visitors can find adult souvenirs at the shopping center as well as child-friendly toys in a single package.

Timings : 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Entry Fee : INR 850 to INR 950

5.Jang-e-Azadi Memorial

The memorial complex named Jang-e-Azadi stands in Punjab at Kartarpur along the Amritsar-Jalandhar highway. The museum was recently developed as a prominent state project on 25 acres of land. The memorial preserves memories of every Punjabi who gave their lives to obtain Indian Independence. This memorial delivers extensive information regarding Punjabi and Indian culture.

Various amenities merge with artistries to form an astounding architecture throughout the memorial installation. All structures at this site have doom-shaped designs that create a mesmerizing circular layout. The memorial plays a 15-minute 3D film and presents India’s fight for independence through water curtain lasers.

History

The Punjab Government established this initiative under the name Punjab Freedom Movement Memorial. Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal performed the groundbreaking event for the memorial project on October 19th 2014. The memorial and museum earned a budget worth INR 200 crores for construction with construction beginning on March 26, 2015. The first project phase received dedication from Prakash Singh Badal through his opening ceremony on 6 November 2016. The second installation of this project began with an official ceremony under the leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on 6 March 2018.

Timings : 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Entry Fee : INR 50 for adults and INR 30 for kids.

6.Sodal Mandir

Jalandhar in Punjab hosts Sodal Mandir as one of its religious temples. Baba Sodal serves as the divine figure inside the temple and draws more than millions of worshippers. Each year on Anant Chodas which is the same as Anant Chaturdashi Sodal Temple hosts a fair where people from every region of India attend to praise Baba Sodal while enjoying traditional festivities.

The legend states that Baba Sodal joined his mother at the river banks despite her instruction to remain at home. The mother became filled with anger before she used words of curse to order him into drowning himself. After Baba Sodal requested his mother to restate her commands he submerged himself in the water and disappeared forever. The boy became a holy snake after his death to farewell the mortal world according to legend. The spot where this event occurred received praise through the construction of Baba Sodal Temple. Tens of millions of worshippers bathe at Baba Sodal da Sarovar which directly borders the temple where Baba Sodal performed his diving plunge.

Timings : 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

7.Nehru Park

After India gained independence the officials changed the name of Company Bagh from Nehru Park. The park maintains its position as one of the most historic public spaces in Jalandhar, Punjab since its founding. The location sits adjacent to the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation (JMC) where people can access it by using buses trains or taking autos. The park received modern updates through the installation of musical fountains and fancy electric lighting systems and three gate entrances across various garden sectors and kids’ fountains and play areas featuring swings and slides. This location welcomes visitors during both daytime and nighttime for walks. Jogging has become a regular habit of people since they started using the jogging pathway.

History

The park which started as Company Bagh during British Raj came into existence through construction by East India Company. The garden received its new name as Queen’s Garden. The park received its new name Nehru Park when India gained independence in 1947. Such site has been modified by renovation and reconstruction projects after its original establishment. Recent development of the park delivered advanced musical technology, pedestrian concrete pathways and three entrances with electricity, wooden bench carvings and rain protection structure together with children’s recreational areas. The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar spent INR 3.83 crore for this development project.

Timings and Entry Fee

• Subsequent to its establishment there was never any charge for entering the park. The site has a specific limit on allowing pets to enter. The park maintains regular operating hours from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM throughout every day of the week. Individuals both local and visiting tourists commonly visit the site annually.

8.Sadar Bazar

The commercial street Sadar Bazar operates within Jalandhar Cantonment Area in Punjab. Recent imports from around the entire nation flow into Sadar Bazar through this central location. Beyond clothing items the store extends its merchandise range to include jewelry such as necklaces and earrings and bracelets and footwear and eyeglasses and watches. Numerous stores with glass showrooms and small roadside stalls in the Bazar enable both local people and visitors to purchase various products. The book-stores showcase classics from the Elizabethan Era to Michelle Obama’s autobiography – ‘Becoming’. The chaat centers offer Punjabi spicy cuisine among their many outlets that serve delightful sweet concoctions for all visitors.

Timings : 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

9.Gandhi Stadium

The stadium receives three different names: Gandhi Stadium and Burlton Park along with B. S. Bedi Stadium. The stadium established its presence in 1955 within Jalandhar in the Punjab state. The facility hosted its one Test match together with its three ODI matches since its opening in 1955. Punjab and North Zone maintained their home base at this stadium. The stadium offers accommodations for 16000 spectators. However the authorities have demolished the original structure to create an international-level stadium. The stoppage of construction followed legal requirements but workers were reactivated at the site during recent times. The stadium does not hold matches because construction is taking place to build its main pitch area. Several cricket fans continue their sport practice on the stadium grounds.

History

Gandhi Stadium was constructed in 1955. Facing domestic cricket matches during its history through two Indian cricket houses which operated between 1952–2000 as Punjab and 1961–1979 as North Zone. With the construction of Mohali Cricket Ground outside Chandigarh in 1993 international cricket matches decreased in probability at Gandhi Stadium.

The stadium developers have torn it down to construct an international quality facility. Operations for the reconstruction project stopped because the project needed legal authorization. The building project resumed its construction several months later. Players do come to practice at the stadium that is undergoing refurbishment of its main pitch which has halted all match activities.

Timings : 24 hours

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

10.St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Mary’s Cathedral stands at the central Mall road in Jalandhar Cantonment area of Punjab. The religious authority for this church belongs to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi. The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (O.F.M.CAP) founded the secular representation in India during 1847 through Rev. Fr. John McDonnell. During 1857 the old Church faced destruction in the midst of riots that rejected the concept of secularism. Pope John Paul II granted his blessings to establish this Church again while Bishop Symbhorian Keeprathlaid conducted its official laying. The Church received its official opening on the Hindu festival day of Diwali during October 19, 1989. The Cathedral surrounds decorative flowering gardens and the Rosary Villa gallery that displays Jesus Christ and Mother Mary images to visitors.

History

According to Rev. Fr. John McDonnell of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (O.F.M.CAP) who established the first church in 1847 the old building was dedicated to St. Patrick. The Vicariate Apostolic of Agra included him as one of its members. The church faced destruction as people protested against secularism through disruptive riots during the year 1987 after India became independent. The reconstructed church followed the blessing of Pope John Paul II when Rev. Dr Symbhorian Keeprathlaid served as bishop of Jalandhar and placed the foundation stone in April 1987. The new cathedral received official dedication on the Hindu festival of Diwali on October 19, 1989 in order to celebrate the cultural identity of India with special emphasis on Punjab.

Timings : 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee