Chaura Bazaar Ludhiana is the main bazaar in the city’s old quarter, along Chaura Bazar Road near the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar). It’s a place to browse clothing, fabrics, spices, jewellery and electronics, with approximate daily hours to help you plan.
- Location: Chaura Bazar Road, near the Clock Tower in Ludhiana’s old city.
- Approximate hours: 09:00–20:00 daily; most shops are closed on Monday.
- From the city centre: Ludhiana city centre is about 10 minutes by car or 22 minutes on foot from a hotel in Ludhiana.
Times checked November 2026.
What to expect at Chaura Bazaar
Chaura Bazaar is a shopping area in Ludhiana’s old city, with a broad mix of everyday goods sold along its market streets. Clothing and fabrics sit alongside spices, jewellery and electronics, so you can browse across several kinds of shops in one outing.
The bazaar runs along Chaura Bazar Road, close to the Clock Tower, also known as Ghanta Ghar. That landmark gives you a useful point of reference as you plan your visit. For a wider sense of the surrounding area, the guide to getting around Ludhiana city centre covers the centre’s connections and visit planning.
Finding your way through the market
Use the Clock Tower as a reference when finding Chaura Bazaar in the old city. The market’s location along Chaura Bazar Road makes the bazaar and its nearby streets the natural focus for a shopping visit.
If you are arriving by train, Ludhiana station is a city arrival point. For arrival logistics and local connections around the station, read how to get around Ludhiana Railway Station.
Shopping and local street food
Clothing, fabrics, spices, jewellery and electronics are among the goods sold in Chaura Bazaar. If you have a list, keep it handy as you browse; the range makes it easy to shift from one kind of shop to another along the market.
A local newspaper column recalls Parkash Sweets and aloo tikki with chhole as a food stop in the bazaar. Treat that as a local recollection rather than a guarantee of current hours or availability, and check details before making it part of your plan.
Timing and transport tips
Approximate bazaar hours are 09:00–20:00 daily, and most shops close on Monday. These hours are not confirmed by a market association or official authority, so check the official site before you go. If you are travelling by car, confirm current access and parking arrangements locally before setting out.
Car access and parking arrangements can vary; check current directions for the market before travelling.
FAQs
Where is Chaura Bazaar in Ludhiana?
Chaura Bazaar is in Ludhiana’s old city along Chaura Bazar Road, near the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar).
What can you buy at Chaura Bazaar?
The bazaar’s shops sell clothing, fabrics, spices, jewellery and electronics.
When are shops at Chaura Bazaar open?
Approximate hours are 09:00–20:00 daily, though most shops are said to close on Monday. Confirm current details before travelling.
Is the bazaar close to the Clock Tower?
Yes. Chaura Bazaar is near the Clock Tower, also called Ghanta Ghar.