Literally meaning 'Pool of nectar' Amritsar is Mecca for Sikhs. Founded by fourth religious guru of Sikhism 'Guru Ram Das',Amritsar is a very important pilgrimage centre. Many Sikhs from all over the world come to this place to take a holy dip and pray in Golden Temple. It is one of the oldest cities of India located near Indo- Pak Border on the North-West side of India.
The first and foremost attraction of this warm and traditional city is 'The Golden Temple.' Also known as Swarn Mandir or Sri Harmandir Sahib, It is believed to be the final spiritual vision. This place is ideal proof of social harmony
as People from all religions come and offer their prayers by covering their heads. They take the 'Kada Prasad' and
also sit in Langars. This is a unique place as people serve in an unselfish manner.
Another must visit place is 'Jallian Wala Bag' which is an immortal witness of the brutality of the British where
thousands of people including children and women were killed in indiscriminate firing. Many ended up their lives by jumping
into the well which is still there inside the park. There is a collection of pictures which tell the story of this heinous
massacre. After visit to this place you will get the feeling of patriotism inside you.
You can go to Wagah Border some 28 km away from the main city. People from both
India and Pakistan come to see the splendid show of change of Guard. The zeal
and enthusiasm with which Soldiers perform the closing ceremony is unremarkable.
Other important places you can visit are Ram Bagh, Jama Masjid Khairuddin, Govindgarh
Fort and Durgiana Mandir.
Amritsar Vacations trip encompasses both historical trip and spiritual trip because trip to Amritsar gives many places of historical and religious importance. Amritsar tour is a religious trip in the sense that it is the holy city of the Sikhs where Sikhism took birth and flourished. Amritsar Golden Temple day Tour attracts the tourists from all over the world to make a trip to see the Golden Temple famous for shrines, art and architecture. Amritsar holiday also offers Amritsar historical trip with the famous Martyr's Gallery of Jalianwala Bagh which reminded the mass killings of innocent people during the independence movement in 1919. Other famous attractions are Amritsar are Durgiana Mandir, Baba Atal Rai Tower, Wagah Border. Amritsar trip also offers a Tarn Taran Vacations, Gobindwal Sahib Holidays, a day Travel to Amanat Khan Serai, Baba Bakala and Amritsar travel trip to Dharamshala. Amritsar Vacations trip also includes the day tour to major cities like Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Ferozpur, Bathinda and Amritsar Vacations trip to Chilika. |
