Amritsar, the heart of Punjab, is a significant tourist hub. Around one lakh people visit the holy city daily!
Although the grand shrine, the Golden Temple tops the list of places to visit in Amritsar. There are ample other tourist destinations that you may not have heard off.
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Golden Temple
As said earlier Golden Temple is an honor of City Amritsar. In fact, describing the Golden Temple Amritsar is the most significant Sikh shrine that wouldn’t be wrong. It is the abode of the almighty God, and its excellent architecture perfectly delivers the idea of equality and religious tolerance.
If we start giving you the reason why should you visit the Golden Temple while your visit to Amritsar, we are surely going to fall short words.
All those who’ve visited the shrine have described it as “Heaven on Earth” irrespective of their caste, creed, and religion.
So, whenever you visit the shrine, do share your experience with us.
Wagah border
The border of the holy city and country at large- Wagah border is one of the major tourist attractions of Amritsar.
Wagah border Amritsar is India-Pakistan borderline. The ambiance of the place will make you patriotic. But besides the gush of patriotism, you will feel a sense of pride when you see 6 Ft tall Jawans beating a retreat.
But when you visit the border for watching the ceremony, Remember, the nation next to the border isn’t our enemy. The tradition is carried out to promote peace between the two nations.
Partition Museum
It is located merely at 1 km from the Golden Temple. Partition Museum in Amritsar is not just a regular museum that showcases period coins and objects.
Journey through the museum will take you back to the British era, will introduce you to the struggle that our ancestral heroes did for the freedom of the nation.
Not just this, a glimpse of personal dairies that people maintained during Indo-Pak partition reflects what a disaster was made by the British and the politicians by dividing these two nations.
Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Mandir is one of the famous Hindu shrines of the city. The temple houses around 7-8 mini Temples, each of them having their history and significance.
It is believed that Luv-Kush, sons of Lord Rama, met Lord Hanuman, here in the Durgiana Temple.
Ram Tirath
Ram Tirath is a temple dedicated to Maharishi Valmiki, the writer of the epic Ramayana. It is the place where the goddess Sita took shelter after being expelled by the Lord Ram. It is also believed as the birthplace of Luv and Kush.
So Ram Tirath temple is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Amritsar.
War Memorial
War memorial Amritsar is a place that speaks loud of the bravery and valor shown by our Indian Military during the war in 1971.
It also houses a museum that showcases various photographs, paintings, artifacts, weapons, illustrations, and interactive panels that take people down the history lane.
There is a large collection of photographs in the museum of the 1965 and 1971 war. In fact, a wall painting has been crafted to commemorate the work our brave hearts did.
It is a tribute to the 21 Sikh soldiers who served the nation by laying down their lives during the 1971 war.
Pul Kanjari
Pul Kanjari is another unexplored historical heritage of Amritsar. It was built by the undefeated emperor of Punjab- Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
The place entails a story of beautiful dancer Moran who used to entertain the king by her dance, but to rich, the king’s court, Moran, the dancer, had to cross a river.
Once while crossing the river, her shoe fell in it. Moran got furious about it and refused to perform until a bridge was built to cross the river flowing.
Because the king Maharaja Ranjit Singh was too fond of the dancer, he built the bridge for her.
In those times, dancing wasn’t a much-regarded profession, especially for women. That’s why they were known as “Kanjari’s.”
So now you know why the place has a weird name.
Gobindgarh Fort
Gobindgarh Fort is a historical treat that dates back to 1720. It was also built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The world-famous jewel, the diamond Kohinoor, was also once placed inside the high walls of the fort.
Other than historical attractions, the fort houses many fun activities like a laser show, 5d movies, and much more. Undoubtedly it one of the fascinating tourists spot in Amritsar.
Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala bagh, where the brutal massacre of 1919 happened, is the living example of barbarism that the British did in our country.
Every mark of gunfire on the walls is an ugly scar of pain that our ancestors had to go through while struggling for freedom. It is within walking distance from the Golden Temple.
Mata Lal Devi Temple
Mata Lal Devi temple located in the model town Amritsar. It is a multi-story temple that is no less than an adventure maze. Colorful paintings, glass frescos, and replicas of holy caves make it an exciting tourist destination.
The prime attraction spot of the temple is Vaishno Devi Gufa (Cave). This watery cave is the exact replica of the original shrine. It is believed that one who cannot visit the actual shrine, should visit here at least once in a lifetime.
