Punjab Cities

Defining the vibrant heritage and cultural affluence of the state, the Punjab Cities stand beautifully on the lush green landscape of the place. From Amritsar, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Kapurthala and Ferozpur to Faridkot, Gurdaspur, Patiala and Jalandhar, the cities shine with their past and present richness.

Amritsar, one of the oldest Cities of Punjab is found on the north of the state. The place is quite famous among the global travelers for its shimmering glory of Sikh shrines and temples.

Located in the south of Punjab, Bathinda is a prominent landmark of the state. The City shares its local borders with Sirsa, Fatehbad, Mansa, Sangrur, Moga, Faridkot and Muktsar.

Hoshiarpur is set on the north-eastern corner of Punjab state. Surrounded by Jalandhar, gurdaspur and Kapurthala, the City is characterized by semi-mountainous features.

Donning the central region of Punjab Ludhiana comes under the jurisdiction of the division of Patiala. The City is a most fertile place and symbolizes the ideal alluvian plains.

Another centrally located City of Punjab is Kapurthala. The place is bounded by hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Phagwara district.

The City of Ferozpur is situated on the eastern part of Faridkot and Moga districts. The specialty of the place lies in its positional location which is found on the border area of India and Pakistan.

Faridkot is located on the South-west of Punjab. One of the prime traits of the City is its steadily growing phase of industrialization.

Gurdaspur is yet another prime City of Punjab that is set on the north of the state. The place is bounded by the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Kathua of Jammu and Kashmir and the districts of Kapurthala, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.

Jalandhar is on situated on the confluence of Sutlej and Beas Rivers. The place is bounded by Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur and Ferozpur.

Patiala is on the south-east corner of Punjab. The City is bounded by Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Amabal.

Ropar, now known as Roopnagar is under the Patiala Division of Punjab. The place has 617 villages and three tehsils.

Sangrur is found on the south of Punjab state. The place is surrounded by Ludhiana, Bathinda and Firozpur.

The City of Sanghol falls under the jurisdiction Fatehgarh Sahib of Punjab state. The special characteristic of the place lies in the ancient Buddhists site which dates back to first century BC.

The various Punjab Cities as a whole represent the diverse socio-economic richness of the state.