Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian territory of Punjab, which shares its border with Pakistan. The city was founded by Guru Ramdas, the fourth Guru of the Sikh faith in 1579. At the focal point of it, the intricately designed Golden Temple is the holiest Sikh shrine visited by thousands of people of all faiths. It has religious importance for the Sikh religion. The city is famous for Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. It is a commercial, cultural and transportation hub in Punjab. The people of Amritsar are welcoming, and the food and hospitality of the city are worth experiencing. The city has been through tough times and is now emerging as one of the major tourist attractions.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
The city of Amritsar is home to a plethora of historically relevant and culturally rich attractions like the Golden Temple, Wagah Border Parade, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Guru Ke Mahal, Bibeksar Sahib, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan and Partition Museum. The most significant is Jallianwala Bagh, which traces its importance way back to 1919 where the indiscriminate massacre took place. One must also not forget to visit the Partition Museum and Sadda Pind (an informal hotel in a living museum).
Things to do in Amritsar
One visiting Amritsar must not forget to take a dip at Amritsar Golden Temple. Moreover, the 7-D show in Govind Garh Fort is so much fun that delights the tourists. The visit to the Wagah Border parade will fill you with a feeling of patriotism. Also to enjoy the shopping, one can visit Hall Bazar to choose amongst the fanciful elements. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum is astounding with its exceptional inhibitions.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport is the closest and easy serving airport of Amritsar, which is named after the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ramdas. It has well-established connectivity and comfortable services to make a comfortable journey for the passengers. One willing to opt for IndiGo can scroll through the website and the mobile application of IndiGo.
- Airport address: Ajnala Road, opp. Hotel Blue Radisson, Raja Sansi, Punjab - 143101
- Airport IATA code: ATQ