Amritsar is a beautiful city comprising of culture, tradition, hospitality, food and historic sites.
The city is so lively that you'll be in love with the ambience of the place. Amritsar offers some of the best food in North India. People are too friendly and help you out without any hesitation. The city had seen some of the most brutal events in the past and has moved on with a fast pace. The values and culture are still preserved like the old times. There are numerous transportation facilities and the nearest airport is Raja Sansi International Airport which is 11.8 km from the temple, the nearest railways station is Amritsar Jn railway station which is 2 km.
So with no further delay, let's talk about the three must-visit places in Amritsar :
- The Golden Temple -: This is the most popular and visited place of Amritsar and trip to Amritsar is considered incomplete or irrelevant if you don't visit The Golden Temple. It is also called as Shri Harmandir Sahib.
This is the most important and holy pilgrimage of the Sikhs and considered as one of the most visited temples in India. Around 1 hundred thousand people visit the temple every day. It was constructed in 1589 and till now preserves all the ethics and values of Sikh religion. Covering one's head is required before entering the temple as it is an important aspect and a sign of respect to the almighty. The most popular and massive free food service(langar) is offered in The Golden Temple. People from all races gather and eat food together without any discrimination. Around 50,000 people are fed daily in the langar and the number goes up to 100,000 on special occasions.
- Jallianwala Bagh -: Adjacent to the Golden Temple is one of the most historic sites of India, Jallianwala Bagh. The place where the horrific massacre took place in 1919, which was claimed to be the cruellest and inhuman act in the entire history of India
Around 1000 martyrs died who were peacefully participating in a meeting against the Rowlatt Act passed by the British Government. The bullet marks are even preserved today and can be seen on every wall.
- Wagah-Attari Border -: If you want to experience a mixture of pride, thrill and enthusiasm just visit the Wagah-Attari Border which separates India and Pakistan. The Beating Retreat Ceremony is the major attraction of this site.
