Amritsar Tourism

Amritsar, one of the most fascinating cities of India, is located in the state of Punjab. It is an important seat of Sikh history and culture. Amritsar tourism is all bestowed with various historical and religious sites, Golden Temple being the most supreme one.

Tourism in Amritsar is soaked with spirituality and patriotism. The colouful Punjabi festivals and rich cuisine are other attractions of Amritsar tourism packages. The government of Punjab has made real efforts to offer all the comforts for tourists and thus to make Amritsar as one of the most sought after destination in the country. Amritsar tourism is best for shopaholics as the city is famous for its handicrafts and fabrics.

Places to see in Amritsar

The tourism in Amritsar is mainly dependent on the Golden Temple and Wagah border. But, there are a variety of other things a tourist can do on a visit to this amazing city.
Golden Temple – This temple with a golden dome is a world famous shrine dedicated for Sikhs. Devotees across the globe visit this holy shrine every year. Built in the 18^th century, the five storied marble building around the golden dome is historically very important. Around 20,000 visitors are provided with free food here every day.

JallianWala Bagh – This is the place for people interested in the freedom struggle of India. It’s a national monument telling the story of British mass massacre in India where over 2000 people were shot dead in 1919. The walls here still hold the bullet marks.

Wagah border

Another major attraction in Amritsar tourism packages is the Wagah border- the Indo-Pakistan border. There is an elaborate change-of-guards between Indian and Pakistan soldiers and the flag down ceremony taking place every evening with soaring patriotism of viewers who shriek at the top of their voice.

Ram Bagh: This is a beautiful summer palace located in the middle of a garden, which is now turned to a museum.  The palace is an architectural marvel and houses a vast collection of Mughal weapons, portraits and a replica of Kohinoor diamond.

Durgiana Temple: Located near Lohgarh Gate, the Durgiana Temple is a famous temple in Punjab built on the lines of the Golden Temple. It has silver doors and hence kown as Silver Temple. The temple has connection with the Indian epic-Ramayana. 
 
Climate

Amritsar city have an excellent inland continental climate where every tourist shows interest to visit there. When compare to summer, winters are very cold. At the winter days especially from November to February, temperatures might also ranges from 5 to 9 degree Celsius.

Reach Amritsar
 

• Amritsar is located to the North of Delhi and can be easily reached by train from Delhi and other major cities in the North. It is also possible to visit Amritsar from Pakistan by crossing the Wagah border which is also an important place a tourist can visit. There is an international airport in Amritsar just outside the city with connections from London, Doha, Sydney and few other cities abroad.