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The 14 Best Day Trips from Ludhiana

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Ludhiana, India, led by Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar. The closest is Jalandhar, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ludhiana at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amritsar122 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chandigarh91 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Jalandhar53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Kasur136 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Patiāla82 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bathinda118 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Panchkula98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ambāla109 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Shimla127 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Hoshiārpur70 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Mohali87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Moga66 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Thānesar140 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kaithal134 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ludhiana

  1. 1

    Amritsar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Ludhiana3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for ਗੋਬਿੰਦਗੜ ਕਿਲ੍ਹਾ.

    Also nearby: Batāla.

  2. 2

    Chandigarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km east of Ludhiana2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Jalandhar, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Ludhiana2 hr round trip

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  4. 4

    Kasur, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km west of Ludhiana4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Patiāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Ludhiana2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Bathinda, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-west of Ludhiana3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Panchkula, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Ludhiana3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Ambāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Ludhiana3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shimla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Ludhiana4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Hoshiārpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Ludhiana2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mohali, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Ludhiana2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Moga, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Ludhiana2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Thānesar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Ludhiana4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Kaithal, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Ludhiana4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ludhiana to Amritsar

A realistic pace for Amritsar, 122 km from Ludhiana. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ludhiana
  2. 09:25Arrive in Amritsar (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40ਗੋਬਿੰਦਗੜ ਕਿਲ੍ਹਾ
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amritsar
  6. 15:25Head back to Ludhiana
  7. 17:20Home in Ludhiana

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ludhiana?
The best day trips from Ludhiana are Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Kasur, Patiāla. The closest is Jalandhar, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ludhiana?
Jalandhar is the closest, 53 km north-west of Ludhiana, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ludhiana?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ludhiana: Jalandhar (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ludhiana for a day out?
Amritsar is the largest city in day-trip range, 122 km north-west of Ludhiana and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ludhiana?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thānesar at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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