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Amritsar, literally meaning the tank of nectar, is a city of utmost religious and historical importance. In the late sixteenth century, Guru Ramdas, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs founded Amritsar which today has become one of the most prominent and sought after destination for the world tourists. He built a gorgeous temple on the spot, in the middle of the sacred tank, where the famous Golden Temple stands today. The fabulous Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh- the mecca of freedom-lovers, Hari Mandir and the Durgiana Mandir, Tarn Taran and many more are the reason for the influx of escalating number of tourists from the nook and corners of the country to the city.
Amritsar derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple. Amritsar might be a meager town in the northern part of India, but the city has got a high stature hallowed by the presence of revered Golden Temple. The temple complex being in the heart of India is encircled by a maze of narrow lanes wherein lies the busiest markets in India. But the golden temple dazzles in its own light that arrests attention of millions to bow down.
It’s not only Sikhs who pay homage to the sacred temple; people of other religious faiths equally revere the temple of Harmandir Sahib. Jallianwala Bagh, site of the dreadful massacre of vulnerable Indians by British troops is a must see. Indo-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah, just a short distance from Amritsar is another place of interest for tourists. If you are 'doing' north India, you should not miss visiting a city like Amritsar. It's easy to travel there from Delhi by road and by rail.
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Prime Attractions
Golden Temple
Golden Temple is the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar which lies in the heart of the town. The four Deoris (entrance doors) in all four directions, the bedecked shrines rich with architecture, the Golden Temple beckons everyone irrespective of creed to imbibe its golden splendor. The startling sanctum, flickering in the water of the holy tank, edged by impeccably clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful.
Jalianwala Bagh
Jalianwala Bagh is a historical memorial that tells the depressing story of mass killing during the independence movement in India. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by British General Dyer. There is a park around and the Martyr’s gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.
Wagah Border
Wagah Border is another place of attraction for the tourists. 28 kms from Amritsar town on the Indo-Pak boder is a nice scene to witness the change of guards ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. Wagah Border is a must see.
Durgiana Mandir
The city of Golden Temple also houses a magnificent temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. Built during the 16th century AD as is believed, the temple lies in the middle of a medium sized lake and is easily accessible from the Golden Temple. It’s a massive structure worth visiting.
Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
It’s is a big attraction where people throng its green parks to unwind. Laid out on the pattern of Shalimar Bagh at Lahore the intact 'darshani deorhi' is worth a visit. There is a museum in the name of Maharaja which displays oil paintings, miniatures, coins, weapons relating to the Sikh period.
Taran Taran
Tarn-Taran, a town founded by Sri Guru Arjan Dev in 1590, lies 24 kms south of Amritsar. Fairs are held here on every 'Amavas' dark night of the month, birth anniversaries of the Gurus, Baisakhi and Diwali.
Goindwal
A few kilometers away from Tarn Taran is the town of Goindwal, where Guru Amar Das established a new centre for preaching Sikhism.
Harike Wetland
The lake formed at the point of confluence of rivers Beas and Sutlej at Harike ford was declared a national wildlife sanctuary in 1982. It is a winter home to about 350 odd species of birds from far-flung lands of China, Siberia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Dera Baba Jaimal Singh
About 54 kilometers of Amritsar is Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, a self-sufficient colony.
How to get there
By Air: The Raja Sansi Airport is just 10 km from the main city of Amritsar. There are connecting flights from Amritsar to Delhi - London and Delhi - New York.
By Rail: Amritsar is well connected by rail, almost to every corner of the country. There are direct trains to Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Puri and other places.
By Road: Amritsar is well connected to all the major cities of northern India. Important destinations include Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kullu, Manali and Jammu.
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