Amritsar -One of the most important city for Sikhs, it is second largest city of Punjab after Chandigarh. It is considered as second capital of Punjab because of being the hub of commercial activities. Amritsar is an important tourist destination of North India. Despite the politico-religious turbulences time and again, the inherent charm of the city continues to lure the visitors in large numbers every year.
Since last few centuries, Amritsar has remained an important seat of Sikhs cultural, religious, and political history. Golden temple, the holiest shrine of Sikhism is the main attraction for tourists and devotees. Besides, there are a number of Sikh shrines and historical sites in and around the city that equally attract the visitors. Amritsar exotic food and warm hospitality are other things to make your travel to Amritsar memorable.
So, plan a trip to the captivating city of Amritsar this vacation, visit the holy shrines, historic sites and relish delectable cuisines. You will surely remember the visit to Amritsar for a long time.
Ram Bagh- also known as summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Its a beautiful garden. Ram Bagh is named after Guru Ram Das, the founder of the city. Laid out on the pattern of Shalimar Bagh at Lahore. Ram Bagh also has a life-size statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh saddled on a horse. The garden […]
The Jallianwala Bagh is witness to one of the most tragic incidents that took place during the Indian freedom struggle. On 13th April 1919, on the day of baisakhi, 10,000 people were gathered at Jaliwanwala Bagh and the British Police opened fire on a peaceful assembly of people gathered in demand of freedom. About two […]
Golden Temple also known as Harmander Sahib and Swarn Mandir is the most popular attraction of Amritsar. An important shrine for Sikh religion, Guru Arjan Sahib, 5th guru of Sikhs, conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. The temple […]