Amritsar
is one of the most ancient and fascinating cities of India. It is an
important seat of Sikh history and culture. Being the gateway for
travellers coming to India on the overland route from central Asia it
soon became the centre of various commercial activities.
Golden
Temple : It is also known as
Swarn Mandir.During Maharaja Ran jit Singh's reign the lower half of the
temple was decorated with marble while the entire upper half was inlaid
with copper covered over by gold plate : hence its new name, the Golden
Temple. Free kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here.
Its four gates invite everyone from all directions.
Sight Seeing
Amritsar:
Akal Takhat :
Tower of Baba Atal Rai :
Jallianwal Bagh :
Durgiana Temple :
Mosque at Fatehabad :
Summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh :
Khalsa College & Guru Nanak Dev University :
Tarn Taran :
Goindwal :
Khadur Sahib :
Ram Tirath :
Harike Wetland :
Baba Bakala :
Dera Baba Jaimal Singh :
How to Reach
Amritsar:
By Air: The airport at Amritsar named Raja Sani International
Airport offers excellent services. The airport is well connected by
other parts of the country by regular flights.
By Rail: Amritsar is directly connected to Amritsar via rail route.
It takes about 8 to 10 hours to reach Amritsar by train.
By Road: Grand Trunk Karnal Road connects Delhi to Amritsar.
Regular buses are available from I.S.B.T. Delhi to Amritsar..
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