Amritsar

🕌 About Amritsar

• Located in Punjab, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of Sikhism

• Founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru

• Best known for the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)

• Also famous for Punjabi food, history, and patriotism

✨ Visit the Golden Temple

• The holiest shrine of Sikhism

• Famous for its golden façade and peaceful sarovar (sacred pool)

• Don’t miss the Langar – free community meal served to thousands daily

• Visit early morning or evening for peaceful vibes and illuminated views

🇮🇳 Attend Wagah Border Ceremony

• Daily India–Pakistan border closing ceremony

• Located about 30 km from the city

• Patriotic crowd, synchronized drills, and flag lowering – a must-see experience

🏛️ Explore Jallianwala Bagh

• Memorial site of the tragic 1919 massacre

• Reflective garden with flame memorial, bullet marks, and Martyrs’ Well

• Located near the Golden Temple

🛍️ Shop in Local Bazaars

• Hall Bazaar – great for traditional juttis, phulkari, and fabrics

• Buy Amritsari papad, pickles, and spices

• Explore colorful lanes full of street food and handicrafts

🍛 Try Authentic Amritsari Food

• Amritsari Kulcha, Chole Bhature, Lassi, and Makki di roti with sarson da saag

• Visit Kesar Da Dhaba and Bharawan Da Dhaba for authentic Punjabi meals

🛕 Visit Durgiana Temple

• A Hindu temple with architecture similar to the Golden Temple

• Dedicated to Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu

• Peaceful and less crowded

🏰 Explore Partition Museum

• India’s only museum dedicated to the 1947 Partition

• Personal stories, photographs, and historical documents

• Located near Town Hall