Amritsar

It is a major pilgrimage and tourist hub. It is home to Harminder Sahib the Sikh Shrine known as Golden Temple worldwide and is a spiritual center for the followers of Sikh religion. The city also has historical sites like Jalianwala Bagh memorial where you can witness the Amritsar massacre of 1919 where thousands of innocent people were killed by the British Indian Army. The city also has a Hindu cave temple Read More.....

The best way to reach. It is well-connected to most of the cities in India including Delhi, through daily trains.

The International Airport of Amritsar is around 11 km and there are regular flights between the two cities.

The city is well connected by road. A self drive or hiring a taxi is a suitable option. Regular State transport and AC coaches are also available to go to Amritsar

Introduction

It is a major pilgrimage and tourist hub. It is home to Harminder Sahib the Sikh Shrine known as Golden Temple worldwide and is a spiritual center for the followers of Sikh religion. The city also has historical sites like Jalianwala Bagh memorial where you can witness the Amritsar massacre of 1919 where thousands of innocent people were killed by the British Indian Army. The city also has a Hindu cave temple, summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and can enjoy the India-Pakistan border closing ceremony at Attari-Wagah border which is only 32 Kms from Amritsar. The city offers a range of accommodation right from luxury to budget hotels to suit each pocket. The Old city and bazaar are a must to see and shop from and Amritsari cuisines can be explored and relished at various famous food joints across the city.

The is a post between Indian and Pakistan border and is a major tourist attraction to witness ‘The Beating Retreat Ceremony’ which includes closing the international gates and lowering of the flags ceremony which it is an energetic performance and a must see.

Jallianwala Bagh is memorial of the massacre that took place in 1919 in India’s struggle for freedom It is in close proximity to Golden temple and one can see the bullet marks and the well where thousands of people were killed when British Indian Army open fired on the masses there.

Is the holiest Sikh gurdwara (Sikh Temple) for the followers of Sikh religion. Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple, not only a place of worship for the followers of Sikh religion but also stated to be a symbol of brotherhood and equality and is visited by devotees of all religions.

Ram Bagh, the summer palace of Ranjith Singh the erstwhile Raja of Punjab. The palace which now is a museum houses a beautiful garden.

The museum has a collection of the personal belongings consisting od armoury, paintings, coins and manuscripts and much more of Maharana Ranjit Singh.

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