For minds that are firmly rooted in spirituality and seek solace in divinity, Amritsar has lots to offer. Visiting the city’s past which boasts of a rich history to enjoying famous street foods that give you more than a glimpse of Amritsar cuisine, you have a lifetime experience waiting for you on your trip to Amritsar.
While Amritsar stands as a symbol for courage and is home to Sikhism, the famous religion founded about 500 years ago, Amritsar tour need not be all about bravery and religion. Tourists who love to be more than viewers and prefer active participation on their tour will find the world’s largest kitchen offering just the experience they crave for. Bird watching in Amritsar’s Harike Wetland is sure to draw the attention of nature lovers.
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Sri Darbar Sahib, famously called the Golden Temple, rose in the lands of Amritsar following the vision of 3rd Sikh Guru Sri Guru Amar Dass Ji, whose hope was to build a sacred place common for all faiths. The gold clad building in the middle of a manmade lake is a grand spectacle with devotees flocking from across the country and abroad to pay reverence. The Golden Temple complex is open for visitors around the clock.
About 20 miles / 35 kilometres from The Golden Temple is the Wagah Border, separating India and Pakistand and is one of the must-visit places in Amritsar. Wagah offers a spectacular sight every evening; the Change of Guard Ceremony where the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistani Rangers put up a great show during the beating the retreat ceremony, raising the patriotic pulse; people chanting national slogans and singing patriotic songs, the event is full of energy.
Jallianwala Bagh is a great symbol of bravery and also sadly a site of oppression where peaceful protest by unarmed people of Amritsar was met with cruelty in the form of gunshots killing hundreds of people and leaving several hundreds wounded. The bullet holes found in the structures stand testament to the tragic event. A well nearby has its own story to say as many jumped into the well to escape bullets and about 150 lifeless bodies were recovered from the well. Jallianwala Bagh is open on all days between 6.30 am and 7.30 pm.
The Golden Temple is home to community kitchen serving free meals to all without the bar of caste or religion. The kitchen feeds free meals to an average of 50,000 people each day. The custom of serving free meals in all Sikh Temples was started with the idea of promoting equality and harmony among people and hence all are welcome to have free meals in Langar any time of the day. People from all walks of life volunteer at the kitchen, right from cutting vegetables, rolling chapatis, serving and cleaning utensils. Volunteer yourself and get a taste of what it feels like to be involved in feeding people in great numbers.
As the name suggests, Partition Museum is a representation of varied emotions that can never be expressed in words, agony suffered by people affected by sudden developments leading to partition and memories they carried with them along with what little possessions they could take along leaving behind their homes, which were lost to them forever. Partition Museum is the first of its kind dedicated to historically important partition that saw the separation of Pakistan from India. Partition Museum is open for visitors between 10 am and 6 pm. It remains closed on Mondays and national holidays.
The very essence of travelling to any part of the world is to experience the culture of the land in its purest form. Spread across a sprawling 12 acres of land, Saada Pind offers precisely the essence of its culture and tradition. Saada Pind is a open-air living village museum offering cultural activities that include Punjabis’ famous Bhangra dance and music, provide a mesmerising effect. Traditional activities including Sikh martial arts and fun games of the past that are long forgotten are a part of what Saada Pind offers.
Street foods always have a special place in the heart of food lovers. If you are a foodie, you would not want to miss the compelling taste of Amritsar street food as these foods not stop at appeasing your taste buds but also offer a feast to your soul. Some of the best Amritsar street foods include tikki, aam papad, lassi, kulfa, kulcha and puri-chole. Oh yes, one would not want to miss their famous masala chai.
Shopping for local specialties adds so much to any travel experience! So, how can one not go on a shopping spree in the famous Amritsar bazaars! Amritsar bazaars offer a wide range of textiles including embroidered dresses and dress materials, the exquisite pashmina shawls, carpets and woollen garments. You will be spoilt for choice if you plan to buy fancy jewellery and handicrafts. Some of the leading bazaars in Amritsar include Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Hall Bazaar and Guru Bazaar.
If you are a bird lover, Harike Wetland is your dream destination in Amritsar. It is estimated that around 50,000 migratory birds from including Siberia and Arctic region visit Harike Wetland every year. Harike Wetland is a paradise for nature lovers. Winter months are best to visit this place to view migratory birds. Purple moorhen, large cormorant, painted storks, grey lag geese, common pochard and white-eyed pochard are some of the many species that are found in Amritsar’s Harike Wetland.To enjoy your visit here to the fullest be sure to pack your binoculars and...
Spread across a vast 43 acre of land, Gobindgarh Fort has been a silent spectator to many events of historical importance. Built in the year 1760 by a Sikh ruler, the mud fortress was won over by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century and renamed it after Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru and since the fort has been called Gobindgarh Fort. Gobindarh Fort offers quite a few activities that you will need at least 4 hours to explore the fort. Museums, 7D show and live performances make your day at the fort memorable....
