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Amritsar is a city in the north-western Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometres from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe.
Punjab, a state bordering Pakistan, is the heart of India’s Sikh community. The city of Amritsar, founded in the 1570s by Sikh Guru Ram Das, is the site of Harmandir Sahib, the holiest gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). Known in English as the Golden Temple, and surrounded by the Pool of Nectar, it’s a major pilgrimage site. Also in Amritsar is Durgiana Temple, a Hindu shrine famed for its engraved silver doors.
Festivals
Guru purab, Hola mohalla, Ram Tirath Fair, Vaishakhi, Lohri, Holi, Raksha bandhan, Teej, maghi, rath yatra, roshni mela, etc
Food
Langar Ka Prasad, Amritsari Kulcha, Dhaba style food, Shammi Kabab, Mutton Tikka, Makhan Fish, Shorba, Lassi, Kulfi, Punjabi Cuisine, Paratha Chole, Makhni, Halwa Poori, Dahi vada, Baingan Bhartha, etc.
Places to visit
Amritsar, Golden temple, Jallianwala bagh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Patiala, Mohali, Bathinda, etc
Attractions & Activities
Museums, History, Temple, Garden, lake, palace, farms, etc
After Breakfast, drive to Jalandhar on arrival in Jalandhar check in into the hotel then start your city tour with Pushpa Gujral Science City. Then visit Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi:Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs visited the city of Jalandhar during his tour of Doaba area. Then visit Devi Talab Mandir. Then visit Rangla Punjab Haveli. A traditional Punjabi village themed resort, it offers the ambience of a lost Punjabi village with a truck interior very much a part of the interior and waiters togged in tehmat-kurtas and phulkari jackets. Now it has grown to add a marriage palace and an enlosure called Rangla Punjab, which has a cultural program every evening. Return to the Hotel, Overnight at Jalandhar Hotel.
After Breakfast, drive to Ludhiana on arrival in Ludhiana check in hotel. Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib is the most popular Gurudwara located in Field Ganj in the City Of Ludhiana. Then visit Nehru Rose Garden. Nehru Rose Garden is the proud owner of the largest collection of rose flowers numbering 17000 plants that represent about 1600 different varieties of rose species. Return to the Hotel, Overnight at Ludhiana Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Anandpur Sahib from Chandigarh. It is one of the most important sacred places of the Sikhs and is closely linked with their religious tradition and history. Then visit Sri Kesgarh Sahib: Gurudwara Shri Kesgarh Sahib is situated in the central place of city Anandpur Sahib. It is also known as Takht Shri Kesgarh Sahib. Then visit Bhakra Nangal Dam: It is one of the highest straight gravity dams in the world. It is the world’s highest straight gravity dam built across the River Satluj. Bhakra Dam also taps water from the River Beas which is used for the purpose of irrigation by the north Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. The view of the vast dam and the surrounding jungles is absolutely marvelous. Return to the Hotel, Overnight at Chandigarh Hotel.
After Breakfast, Later Transfer to the railway Station/Airport to board train for onward Journey.
