Amritsar is one of the largest, prominent and most important cities in Punjab. It is known for its cultural heritage, commercial output, agricultural contribution, religious sentiments, historical emotions and a major transportation centre. This is the ultimate site and the principal place of worship of the Sikhs' with the Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple as its epicentre.
The temple is known for its gold-foil-adorned copper dome during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is why it is popularly known as the Golden Temple. It shares its boundaries with Pakistan and has historical relevance with a mysterious history of the partition of India.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
● The Golden Temple is the top attraction in Amritsar for which people from far and wide come to visit the heritage centre.
● Wagah Border Ceremony, which is a border-closing ceremony at sunset every afternoon that takes place at the border of Pakistan, is a must-see spectacle.
● The Partition Museum, built in 1947, has all the reminiscence of the dilemma of India during that time.
● Jallianwala Bagh, the public garden, is a memorial of 1,500 people who were killed during the Indian Independence Movement in 1919.
● Famous Punjabi Restaurants like Bharawan Da Dhaba, next to the Partition Museum, with its famous Amritsari kulcha, are highly recommended.
Things to do in Amritsar
● Stroll around the markets of Amritsar and listen to the sweet melodies of the Golden Temple.
● One must not miss the opportunity of trying Langar or free meals provided at the Golden Temple and cherish the memories of unconditional spiritual offerings by the locals there.
● Amritsar is a great place to shop with thriving local markets. The shops are popular for their Punjabi suits and juttis, jewellery and sumptuous snacks.
● One can visit Sadda Pind, which is an authentic Punjabi village cum restaurant that takes you through a joy ride depicting Punjabi culture in its food and entertainment options.
Airport in Amritsar
Amritsar Airport is also known as Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is an international airport and is the second largest airport in Northern India after Delhi Airport. It is also a hub of domestic and international cargo movements. The airport ranks at number six among the regional airports in India and Central Asia in 2019.
Airport address - Amritsar International Airport, Rajasansi, Amritsar - 143101, Punjab, India
Airport IATA code - ATQ