Jalandhar,
formerly Jullundhar is an ancient city in Punjab located 80 km away from
Amritsar. Ruled by the Hindus and the Mughals in succession it is believed
to be the oldest city in Punjab. Jalandhar today is a highly industrialized
centre being India's foremost producer of world class sports equipments.
The city also has the distinction of producing some of the best sportsmen
in the country. Its satellite towns; Phagwara is famous for cloth manufacturing
and drapery shops and Kartarpur is one of the biggest exporters of quality
furniture