Amritsar’s Tribute to the Raj
Best places to visit in Amritsar , sightseeing & tourist attractions in Amritsar
It’s a picture perfect setting; the faithful in colorful turbans, gazing out at the Golden Temple glittering in the middle of a pool of water in Amritsar, the most holy city for followers of the Sikh religion. The city is the tourist heart of Punjab and earns the merit to enforce a special visit to Wheat Bowl of India.
Map of Amritsar:
What’s Famous Here?Places You Should Not Miss in Amritsar
Festivals in Amritsar: The most celebrated festival is the Lohri – which falls on January 13 every year. Children go around the neighbourhood collecting funds for a Community Bonfire which is lit that evening. On this day, the entire community rejoices and celebrates the birth of a child or the first year of a couple’s marriage.
Baisakhi is an equally famous festival here; it marks the advent of the Hindu Solar New Year. In the north, it has overtones of a harvest festival. In Punjab, it is a day of feasting, singing and dancing, especially the lively Bhangra. For the Sikhs, Baisakhi also marks the day when Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa.
Heritage of Amritsar: The city houses a treasure trove of heritage buildings. A tour of the city takes us back to historical times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh who built Ram Bagh and Pul Kanjari. The city also reminds us of the brutal massacre of Indians at Jallianwala Bagh. The city is also a home to many religious sites such as the Golden Temple, Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji, Jama Masjid Khairuddin and Durgiana Temple etc.
What to See? Tour package of Amritsar sightseeing spots
Golden Temple (Harmander Sahib): The colorful Golden Temple complex consists of a number of buildings, the most sacred being the gold roofed Hari Mandir which stands in the middle of a pool of water. The Golden Temple is well-known for its full golden dome, which stands on 67-feet square of a marbled two storied structure.
Wagah Border– One must not miss the evening show on the international border of India and Pakistan. The “Beating the Retreat” ceremony is a now full of pomp as Indian and Pakistani forces present the amazing spectacle in the form of a perfect drill.
Jallian Wala Bagh reminds us of the brutal massacre in 1919, where Indians were shot at indiscriminately by Gen Michael O”Dyer on a peaceful public meeting. One can also witness till date, the bullet marks on the wall of the memorial well in which some people jumped.
Ram Bagh: Built as a tribute to Guru Ram Das, the place houses a museum which was once the Summer Palace of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Travel to Amritsar:
Best Time to Visit: October to March.
Local Languages: Punjabi, English and Hindi.
How to Reach?
How to reach Amritsar?
AIR: You can take flights to Amritsar, the Rajasansi Airport is just 11 km from the city. Flights from Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar take passengers in and out of Amritsar.
RAIL: You can also take trains to Amritsar as the city is well connected with all parts of India.
ROAD: You can also hire a car to Amritsar or you can book bus tickets to Amritsar. Most of the major bus operators run frequent bus services between Amritsar and many other major cities.
Excursions from Amritsar: Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Amritsar
From Amritsar you can travel to many picturesque locations such as:
Chandigarh: The Capital shared by Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is often touted as India’s best-planned city. Designed by the French architect Le Corbusier, it is built on the lines of a model Western City and as a result lacks the bustling ‘feel’ of an Indian settlement.
Important places of interest are the Sukhna Lake, an artificial lake with boating facilities, the Rock Garden, a Rose Garden, a museum and the adjoining Art Gallery.
Baba Bakala: Is another famous religious place for the Sikhs which is closely associated with Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur as he mediated there for a period of 20 years.
Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar : From major hotel chains to luxury apartments, this city looks after the accommodation needs of all. Here is a list of the hotels:
Amritsar Travel Packages:
Customize your travel. Write your requirements, we will revert with a quote as soon as possible.
Flights to Amritsar : You can take flights to Amritsar, the Rajasansi Airport is just 11 km from the city. Flights from Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar take passengers in and out of Amritsar.
Trains to Amritsar (link trains to Amritsar)
You can also take trains to Amritsar as the city is well connected with all parts of India.
Buses to Amritsar : You can book bus tickets to Amritsar. Most of the major bus operators run frequent bus services between Amritsar and many other cities.
Car Hire in Amritsar: To experience Amritsar at your own pace, you can take a car hire. Hire a cab and get enchanted by the captivating locations of Amritsar. You can also hire a cab for excursions from Amritsar.