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Amritsar: Places To Visit, Things to do & Attractions

Amritsar- Holy pool of Nectar

About Amritsar

Amritsar is the cultural and spiritual center of Sikh. According to the legends, every Sikh must go to offering prayer in the Golden Temple once in their lifetime.

Apart from this, this city is widely famous for other dominant tourist places, i.e. Jalianwala Bagh and the Retreat ceremony at Wagah Border. The Amritsar tour is incomplete if you missed any one of the three places.

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About – Amritsar

Amritsar is the most spiritual city of Sikhs due to the holiest Harminder Sahib Gurudwara. Amritsar means a pool of nectar which is named after the sacred pool in the Golden temple.

It is known as one of the most visited cities in India and the city has something for everyone like for spiritual people, history buffs, foodies, and Shopaholics.

History

The history of Amritsar was notable from the Vedic time as according to the legends, this is the place of Guru Valmiki where Goddess Sita stayed after her renunciation by Lord Ram and she also gave birth to her two sons – Lav and Kush. In 326 BC, the Amritsar was controlled by Alexander.

Later, between 4^th to 6^th century, it came under the Gupta Empire and after that, it was ruled by Sultan Mahmood Ghazni. In the 16^th century, the city came under the Sikh Gurus named Guru Ram Das and his successor.

Weather

The best time to visit Amritsar is from October to March when the weather is cool, negligible humidity and the climate is pleasant as Amritsar has most tourist places are in open that’s why this time is delightful for exploring the city.

Summers are too hot in Amritsar between April to June, the temperature rises up to 46C. During July to September, is brightened up with the monsoon season.

Food

The people of Amritsar are very fond of food, whether it is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The best food in the town you find in the Golden Temple and at free of cost. Yes, it is the Prasad of Langar.

Some other popular dishes of Amritsar are Amritsari Kulcha, Fish fry, Tandoori Chicken, Lassi, Puri Chole, Paneer Bhurji, Chicken Tikka, Satpura, Paneer Pakoda, Gur Halwa, and many more delicious dishes.

Yes, it is the Prasad of Langar. Some other popular dishes of Amritsar are Amritsari Kulcha, Fish fry, Tandoori Chicken, Lassi, Puri Chole, Paneer Bhurji, Chicken Tikka, Satpura, Paneer Pakoda, Gur Halwa, and many more delicious dishes.

Lifestyle

Amritsar houses people of numerous socio-cultural dominations, but commonly the inhabitants of the state are known as Punjabis.

The people of the city live their life to the fullest and believe into celebrate festivals with their full charm. They love food and help & respect others.

Culture

Amritsar is also known as the cultural hub of Punjab, involves in Punjabi folk culture and literature, fairs and festivals, and the spiritual and national heritage.

Things to do

Things to do in Amritsar

Amritsar is one of the most visited city in India is dominantly known for its rich history, tempting food, classic tradition and colourful culture. There are numerous things to do in Amritsar, all the way from the memorable past to the splendid present. Here is the list of top things to do in Amritsar –

Golden Temple

Golden Temple is the MUST GO and most influential place to visit in Amritsar. It is a belief that every Sikh must go to visit this divine Golden temple at least once in their lifetime.

This beautiful temple is also known as Harminder Sahib surrounded by the holy lake called Amrit Sarovar. The temple is spruced up with gold and white marble work that attracts the visitors.

Before entering the temple, every visitor must remove their shoes outside the temple and cover their head with scarf, handkerchief or cap.

Wagah Border

Wagah Border is the border line between India and Pakistan is popularly known for celebrating the Retreat Ceremony i.e. ‘lowering of the flags’.

This ceremony is held every day in the evening before sunset by the Border Security Force.

At this ceremony, both the sides play their patriotic songs and the BSF Jawans and the Pakistan Rangers sprint towards the gate with aggression and lowering the flags and hold the national flag with pride and dignity.

This entire ceremony gives the feeling of immense fun, joy and love for one’s country. This is one of the most amazing things to do in Amritsar.

Jalianwala Bagh

Jalianwala Bagh drags you to the past day of 13 April, 1919, when the British officer, General Dyer ordered the British troops to shoot the innocent people who gathered in the Jalianwala Bagh for the celebration of Baisakhi an Indian festival and left the ground with blood all over of more than 1500 innocents.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum

Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a powerful ruler of Punjab also known as the lion of Punjab.

This museum was originally used as a summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which later convert into a museum exhibits beautiful paintings, manuscripts, armors, old coins, etc.

Durgiana Temple

This temple is devoted to Goddess Durga and it is also constructed in a similar style as the Golden temple.

Along with these dominant tourist places of the city, there are many other activities to do in Amritsar which make this city more attractive and pleasurable from other cities.

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Attractions

Places To Visit in Amritsar & Tourist Attractions

There are diverse places to visit in Amritsar, this is the city which houses rich history, cultural & religious places, monuments, crowded markets for shopping, finger-licking food, and the activity.

Attractions

The top attractions in Amritsar are

Jalianwala Bagh,
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum,
The Golden Temple,
Durgiana Temple,
Wagah Border,
Mandir Mata Lal,
Gurudwara Bibeksar Sahib,
Gurudwara Ramsagar Sahib,
Rambagh Gardens,
Akal Takht,
Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary,
Sri ram Tirath Temple, and many more.

Shopping

The two major local markets of Amritsar are Hall Bazaar and Old City Bazaar. Hall Bazaar offers various kinds of products like clothes, handicrafts, jewellery, electronics, etc. and the Old City Bazaar offers traditional Indian attire, Punjabi jootis, bangles, and much more.

Food

Amritsar is famous for mouth-watering food, the people of Amritsar love both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Some famous restaurants of the town are Bharawan Da Dhaba, Surjit Chicken House, Kesar Da Dhaba, Kanha Sweets, Kulcha Land, and Gurdas Ram Jalebi Wale. The popular dishes of Amritsar are Amritsari Kulcha, Tandoori Chicken, Fish fry, Puri Chole, Paneer Bhurji, Lassi, Chicken Tikka.

Activities

The two major activities to do in Amritsar are Amritsar at night and Amritsar Heritage Walk, this is a guided tour through the old and consisted streets of Amritsar which reveals the 400 years old history and culture of the city.