About Rakh Bagh Park
Rakh Bagh Park is a large historic public park located on Mall Road in central Ludhiana, Punjab. Developed during the British period, it is one of the city's oldest and most popular green spaces. Maintained by the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana, the park features landscaped lawns, tree-lined pathways, a jogging track, children's play areas and a toy train, serving as a major recreational lung for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious, well-maintained urban park with wide paved walking and jogging tracks, manicured lawns, mature trees, flower beds, and open areas for relaxation. The park contains a children's play area, open gym equipment, a toy train circuit, seating benches, and food stalls near entrances. The environment is active in mornings and evenings with walkers and joggers, and quieter during midday. It is suitable for leisurely walks, family outings, and photography.
Key highlights
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Historic park on Mall Road considered the green lung of Ludhiana
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Tree-lined jogging and walking tracks used for morning and evening walks
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Toy train ride for children within the park
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Children's play area and open-air gym equipment
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Landscaped lawns, flower beds and seating areas for relaxation
History of Rakh Bagh Park
Rakh Bagh is one of the oldest parks in Ludhiana, originally developed during the British colonial period as a recreational garden. It has been maintained and upgraded over decades by the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana and remains a historic green space in the city centre.
Culture & Context
The park serves as a central community recreation and leisure space for Ludhiana residents, hosting daily fitness activities, family gatherings and informal cultural leisure, and is regarded as an important urban green lung for the city.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport (Sahnewal Airport) about 12-14 km away; Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh serve as major airports |
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