Amritsar Tourism

Amritsar, literally the ‘Pool of Nectar’ was the creation of the fourth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ramdas. It is said that the Sikh Guru bought the land for the temple from the Mughal ruler Akbar. Another version insists that the land for gurudwara / temple was donated by the villagers out of reverence for the guru, faith and positive social cause. The guru dug a pool in it and named it Amritsar. The city grew around it. Today this four hundred- year old city has a population of over two million. Amritsar is the holy city of the Sikhs. What Mecca is to the Muslim, Benares to the Hindu, the Golden Temple of Amritsar is to the Sikh. The area around the pond (Amrit Sar) was called earlier as Ramdaspur or Chak Ram Das or Guru Chak. Amritsar city, a major pilgrimage or holy city and headquarter of the Sikh across the globe, was founded by Guru Ram Das ji (1534-81) in 1577 and the Golden Temple was completed in 1601. Amritsar is currently a city of more than one million inhabitants that receives more visitors (primarily Sikh devotees) than the Taj Mahal. Though it is more widely known for being holy site of Sikhism but it also highly revered place of Valmiki Ashrama near Ram Tirath where Sita gave birth to Luv & Kush, sons of Lord Ram. Valmiki was a famous saint who wrote Ramayana. The city of Amritsar in Punjab had played lead role in defeating the Mughal and freedom struggle of India to eradicate British colonial rule. Rooted into its perennial culture, Amritsar is known for its cuisine and handicrafts. Tourism in Punjab is essentially and largely propelled by

The Golden Temple
It is one of the most visited places to see in Amritsar. Throughout the year, this beautiful place attracts many tourists’ eye and attention. This religious place speaks for its beautiful architecture and the peaceful and relaxing surroundings. The Sarovar surrounding the temple enhances its beauty and charm. Many local residents of Amritsar visit the temple on a daily basis for finding the inner peace. The months from November to March makes the best time to visit the place because of the pleasant weather. You will instantly fall in love with the place.

Jallianwala Bagh
This place signifies the glorious history connected to the city of Amritsar. This place is one of the landmarks which is not only famous in Amritsar but throughout the world. The place is a reflection of the unforgettable and tragic historic event that took place when British soldiers fired on a number of men, women, and children. The bullet marks on the walls of the place still can give you thunders. The evening show of light and sound display the horrifying event very clearly.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
If you want to know all the details of the first ruler of Sikh community then this is the right place to visit in Amritsar. The museum has a number of collections that depict the various belongings of the emperor. The famous attractions of this place are the paintings, coins, manuscripts, etc. which gives a clear indication of the living and journey of the Sikh ruler. People from all around the world visit the place to know about the living of the ruler and how became a popular name in Amritsar.

Akal Takht
Imagine how peaceful and relaxing it would be when you visit one of the 5 seats of Sikh community? Wouldn’t it a great experience? Well, visiting Akal Takht would give you the same peace and relaxation that you are looking for. This building was made in the year 1605 by one of the Sikh’s guru Shri Hargobind Singh. The architecture of the place and the peaceful environment are something with which you can easily relate to.

Wagah Border
Wagah border is one of the most visited tourist places in Amritsar. It is the most popular border of India and Pakistan which is in between India’s Amritsar and Pakistan’s Lahore. This Indo-Pak border is mostly famous for the activities that the soldiers perform on both sides of the border. Without a doubt, these acts and small parade by the soldiers is the biggest attraction of this place. When in Amritsar, visiting Wagah border is a must.
Durgiana Temple
This great tourist spot in Amritsar was initially built in the 16th century. To enhance the beauty of the place and to make it more attractive, this temple was renovated in the year 1921. The peaceful surroundings of the temple can attract anyone towards this temple. Talking about the architecture and interior of the temple, it is very much similar to that of Golden Temple which further catches the attention of the people. If you are looking for a perfect place to relax your mind, then Durgiani Temple should be your choice.