Ludhiana city is situated by the old banks of River Sutlej, which has now changed its course and moved 13km away. It has an average elevation of 244 metres. The elevation towards the north and west is lesser since the river bed was on this side. The climate here is humid subtropical. Summers are extremely hot; monsoon showers are reasonably good but bring in excess of humidity; winters have warm days and chilly nights.
It is comfortable to get to Ludhiana and also to travel around. The city is well-equipped with all means of transport.
Air: The nearest airport is at Delhi. It is a 5 hour drive down to Ludhiana from here which could be covered on bus or by taxis.
Rail: The railway station of Ludhiana falls on the main line Delhi-Amritsar. It receives frequent express and passenger trains for Jammu, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Pathankot, Kanpur, Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Kolkata.
Road: Direct buses move from Delhi to Ludhiana from ISBT covering the 320km distance. Private taxis can also be hired to reach here.
Ludhiana Metro: The construction this metro rail is underway and will hopefully be functional by 2015.
City Transportation: Local buses, auto and cycle rickshaws and taxis are commonly used to get around the city. They are readily available at reasonable prices.
Similar to other metropolitan cities, Ludhiana also has some shopping malls. Westend, Silver Arc, Flamez and MBD malls are frequently visited places by the locals. There are many multiplexes in the city for offering movie entertainment. The city has some stadiums where cricket, football and kabaddi matches are regularly played.
