Amritsar Travel Guide

Amritsar is a holy city in the state of Punjab, India. The name of the city derives from the name of the Amrit Sarovar, pool around the Golden Temple and means "holy pool of nectar". The city of Amritsar is a glittering showcase of compound traditions and secular culture. A thriving city with important devout centers and historical sites Amritsar exhibits a glorious past, magnificient present and a hopeful future. A significant city of Majha region, it has been entitled the prestigious title of the jewel of Punjab. A prosperous depository of national heritage and religion, it has been renowned as the abode of all merits.

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The Golden temple of Amritsar is an idyllic sanctuary of spirituality for divinity, dedication and devotion to Almighty. The temple is ranked above wonder of world Taj Mahal as it evokes feeling of serenity and amazing beauty. Golden Temple of Amritsar is a key starting point for Golden Triangle Tour. Further, the Golden Triangle with Amritsar tour will also include Mathura and Vrindavan. Both these cities are known for religious fervors and rich customs that impart new definition to life and romance altogether.

There are various historical and religious sites. The most famous of them all in the Golden Temple which was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji and completed by his successor Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Amongst other sights in Amritsar, there is Jallianwala Bagh, site of the gruesome massacre of unarmed Indians by British troops. A major tourist attraction these days is the Indo-Pakistan border crossing at Attari Wagah Border, just a short distance from Amritsar, with its elaborate change-of-guards drill with a lot of strutting and intimidatory showing off by both sides. Amritsar also houses a wonderful temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, known as the Durgiana Temple.

Amritsar explodes with wonderful and the most exotic dishes, a delight for north Indian food lovers. You eat till you drop having a variety of rich breakfast, snacks and main course meals. A must visit place in the city.

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