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 Have a brush with history on your tour to Amritsar Punjab. Home to the Harmandir Sahib (also called as the Golden Temple), Amritsar invites you to awaken your imagination with unforgettable story of the Jalianwala Bagh massacre. The name of the city has been derived from the Sanskrit language. Literally meaning the ‘Lake of Nectar’, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion.
This Punjab region was founded by Guru Ramdas, who was the fourth Guru of Sikhs. No tour to Amritsar India can be called complete without a visit to the famous Harmandir Sahib (or Golden Temple). Take a bathe in the Amrit Saras Kund that surrounds the Golden Temple. This two-storied marble temple with a dome of pure gold draws several pilgrims, devotees and tourists from around the world. Travel to Amritsar, the symbol of Sikhism, and let loose yourself to its rich spiritual and historic charm.
Also visit the Durgiana Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga on your Amritsar tour. Travel in past to the 20th century as you visit the Jalianwala Bagh. The place has witnessed the brutal mass massacre that took innocent lives of over 2000 people who gathered for meeting on April 13, 1919. On your Amritsar tour, don’t miss out a visit to the Wagah Border. Other places for sightseeing are Ram Bagh, Baba Bakala, and Tarn Taran.
Woolen tweeds, suiting, ivory, shawls in traditional weaves, blankets, swords in different designs, jutties (traditional embroidered shoes) and carpets are some of the best buys in Amritsar of Punjab. If you are thinking about spending some more time in Amritsar, then you can also plan a trip to nearby places such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Delhi.
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