Good education is the very foundation of a good human being.
Paying attention to
that thought, the founders of LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY established a
mammoth ultra modern high-tech campus sprawling in the outskirts of Jalandhar
city, an educational Institution that towers above the rest not only in terms
of infrastructure, but also the ideology and the facilities. The moment you
enter this gigantic campus, you will feel transported to another world
altogether. Honestly it doesn't even look like a campus. It's a mini city
equipped with a residential hostel, a mall, restaurants and the best sports and
extracurricular facilities. It is the largest single campus university in
India, with more than 25000 students, 3500 faculty and staff, offering more
than 200+ programmes.
Enough has been said and heard about LPU as a world class
educational experience. The reason why it is a complete nurturer is also the
fact that its situated in a city that offers enough spots to rejuvenate the
students whenever they want to take a break from the routine. Besides the in
house cafes and eateries, there are many spots around LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY which are the hot destinations for these kids to unwind.
Jalandhar is home to
many archeological treasures, museums, monuments and other tourist attractions.
The best thing about Punjab is its beautiful blend of heritage and culture with
modernity.
The city itself has many wonderful HERITAGE SITES such as-
Devi Talab Mandir
This temple is constructed around
a pond which is 200 years old. It has great religious significance as it happens
to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the Indian sub-continent.
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi
Located in the Basti
Sheikh area of Jalandhar, this Gurudwara has great significance as Guru
Hargobind came here to pay audience to a Muslim saint, Shaikh Darvesh .
Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jama Masjid
The 800-year
old masjid is a beautiful piece of architecture which enshrines a sacred.
Besides these religious places, there are some fun places
where students can entertain themselves-
HARDY'S WORLD WATER PARK
An alluring theme park in the city, Wonderland is a fun
place with lots of excitement and adventure.
It is spread across an area of 11 acres and has wonderful rides like – flying
jets, bumping cars, horror house, etc. Wonderland also houses a water park
which has adventurous slides and a wave pool and indoor aqua dance. This is
also a place to party with an in house the discotheque.
Pushpa Gujral Science City
One of its kind, this technological park gives great
exposure to science enthusiasts. It has been created with an intention to
cultivate the spirit of inquiry and imagination among people, especially the
young minds.
Haveli
Its one of the most
popular hangout joint with many branches across Punjab. Truly an epitome of the
culture and ethnicity of the state, this
is one place which will make you fall in love with Punjab all over again. This
restaurant has been designed keeping in mind the culture and roots of Punjab, it
takes you back in time to a Punjabi village where everything reminds you of old
times. The place is also famous for its warm hospitality because every person
is served a grand Punjabi meal in the most royal Punjabi way.
DORAHA FORT
Remember that Airplane sequence from the movie "Rang De Basanti"? It's was shot at
this historical site. Doraha Fort is approximately 82 kms from LPU, is very
picturesque with great history and is a
peaceful place to just unwind.
If you have weekend plans to step out of the city then you
can visit nearby tourist attractions such as-
MC LEODGANJ
A 6-7 hour long ride from LPU will take you to the
breathtaking mountains of Dharamshala or Mc Leodganj where you can get
connected to nature and forget about the material world. There is such peace
and tranquility here besides some wonderful tourist spots, good food,
monasteries and some breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas. Trek, para glide or just camp by the riverside, either way it's a lot of fun!
THE GOLDEN TEMPLE, AMRITSAR
This world heritage site attracts thousands of devotees
everyday from across the world. The Harminder Sahib Gurudwara is a place of
great beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of
a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants
since eternity. The amazing transformation of the place over all these years
has made it grander and more appealing over years. Hari Mandir is richly
ornamented with marble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of
precious stones. Its a must visit and just 120 kms from LPU.
LPU is huge, not in just terms of education but a complete
lifestyle package for those crucial years. Be here or be square!
