Jalandhar is one of the prominent districts of Punjab. Previously known as Jullundhar, it was the capital of Trigarttas (people living in the "land between three rivers": Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) during the period of Mahabharata war. According to the Padma Purana, Jalandhar derives its name from the "Daitya" (demon) King, Jalandhra, who was the son of the Ocean.
Jalandhar is a prime industrial hub of North India. It is the major producer of sports equipments, rubber goods, auto parts and electrical goods. Many big leather industries are also based in Jalandhar. Gee, Kay International is one of the major leather industries who supply a variety of leather products ranging from garments to tool bags around the world. Jalandhar also has the distinction of producing some of the best sportsmen in the country.
Jalandhar offers a wide selection of hotels ranging from economy hotels to expensive resorts and deluxe properties. Set midst the exotic locale, the hotels in Jalandhar promise its guests an idyllic holiday filled with utmost comfort and fun. The hotels in Jalandhar are mostly clustered in the Civil Lines and the GT road area. There are many budget hotels in Jalandhar, which are reasonably priced and offer comfortable accommodation to guests. The luxury hotels of Jalandhar are expensive and especially cater to business class travellers and leisure travellers craving for a lavish stay. Jalandhar hotels are known for their warm hospitality and flawless services. The elegantly furnished rooms of the hotels in Jalandhar are endowed with all modern amenities. Facilities like swimming pool, in-house multi cuisine restaurants, car parking, gymnasium, tour desk are provided by the Jalandhar hotels for the comforts of the guests. Jalandhar hotels also offer host of facilities for business travellers such as convention rooms, meeting rooms, conference halls and banquet halls fitted with Hi Tec business facilities and latest audio visual aids. |
