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About Amritsar Tourism

Amritsar is a city in the Indian state of Punjab, located 28 kilometers from the Pakistani border. The golden Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), located in the heart of the city's walled old town, is the Sikh religion's holiest gurdwara (religious complex). Pilgrims wash at the sacred Amrit Sarovar pond (lake) at the end of a causeway.The Government of India's HRIDAY scheme has chosen Amritsar as one of the historical cities. Harmandir Sahib, also known as "the Golden Temple," is one of Sikhism's most spiritually significant and visited gurudwaras, located in Amritsar. The city is also well-known for producing wooden chessboards and chess pieces.The Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar is thought to be the Ashram of Maharishi Valmiki, the Ramayana's author. [eight] [nine] Sita gave birth to Lord Rama's sons Lava and Kusha at Ramtirth ashram, according to the Ramayana. During the annual fair, a large number of people visit Ramtirth Temple. Lahore and Kasur, both nearby cities to Amritsar, were supposed to be created by Lava and Kusha, respectively.

Places to visit in Amritsar

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Golden Temple

With its magnificent beauty, the iconic history of the Golden Temple dates back to 400 years. It is the most significant shrine in Sikhism. Whenever you visit the Golden Temple, do not miss the langar. The langar feeds a minimum of 40,000 people every day. During weekends and holidays, the number goes up to 1,00,000.

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Wagah Border

Wagah Border or Wagah-Attari border is the last Indian area before the Pakistan mainland. It hosts a ceremony where the soldiers of India’s Border Security Force and Pakistan’s Pakistan Rangers march and parade making it among the top tourist attractions in Amritsar. The area is filled with people on both sides celebrating the patriotic vibe.

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Gobindgarh Fort

Located in the heart of Amritsar, Gobindgarh Fort is one of the most historic tourist attractions in Amritsar. The fort was under the control of the Indian Army and was only for their usage until 2017 when it was open to public viewing. Gobindgarh Fort is being developed as a live museum and art gallery. The place will be home to some of the oldest documents and art of Sikhism. Also, Gobindgarh Fort houses the famous Zamzama Cannons.

Things To Do In Amritsar

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Spend a Day at Sun City Park

One of the most fun places to visit in Amritsar, this 12-acre waterpark and theme park is one of the top places with adventure and fun activities in Amritsar. Sun City Park has around 14 fun and adventurous rides which can be enjoyed by people of all the age-groups. There are two places in Sun City Park - Theme Park and Water Park. Both these places are filled with many adventure places.

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Enjoy at Thunder Zone Amusement and Water Park

One of the most wonderful and fun places to visit in the city, Thunder Zone Amusement and Water Park is filled with fun rides and other adventures. It is located on the outskirts of Amritsar and is spread over an area of 12-acres. With 4-giant swimming pools and more than 20 fun rides, Thunder Zone Amusement and Water Park is one of the most popular water parks in North-India.

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pay your visit at Partition Museum

The Partition Museum is located in the city of Amritsar and is one of the most popular places to visit in Amritsar. The museum aims at keeping the various important documents, story materials and other things related to the partition of India and Pakistan. The primary reason to establish this museum was to remember those who were affected by the India-Pakistan partition. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust of the United Kingdom helped the Punjab Government to establish the museum.

How To Reach Amritsar

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By Air

Amritsar is well-connected to major cities in India and abroad, via air. Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is the airport of Amritsar. It serves a number of passengers every day. The airport has regular flights to various cities in India.

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By Train

Amritsar Junction Railway Station connects the city to various towns and cities in the country such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Varanasi and Patna.

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By Road

Amritsar lies on National Highway 1, which was part of the Grand Trunk Road, one of Asia’s longest and oldest major roads. The highway connects Amritsar to many cities in northwest India such as Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Panipat and New Delhi.

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Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bandipur National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Sariska National Park, and Kaziranga National Park are a few famous wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Popular beaches in India are Varkala in Kerala, Gokarna in Karnataka, Palolem in Goa, Tarkarli in Maharashtra, Agonda in Goa, Arambol in Goa, and Anjuna in Goa.

Famous hill stations in India are Manali in Himachal, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Leh Ladak in Jammu and Kashmir, Mussoorie and Auli in Uttarakhand, and Mcleodganj in Himachal.

The best time to visit India depends largely on the weather, so from late October till early April, the weather remains pleasant.

Yes, India has a plethora of adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, caving, parasailing, flyboarding, skydiving, flying fox, rock climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping.

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