Amritsar - Probably The Most Culture-Rich City Of Punjab
Amritsar
is a beautiful and the most significant city to the Sikhs. It is home
to the most sacred shrine of the Sikhs, the Golden Temple, and also a
major historic place. Visit the city to explore and experience it for
real and pick from the best Amritsar hotels.
Amritsar,
a beautiful and culture rich city in Punjab, is most notable for two
major attributes - it is the abode of the Harmandir Sahib, also known
as the Golden temple, and it is the historic city of Jallianwala Bagh
massacre which is one of the most tragic events in Indian history.
Formerly known as Ramdaspur and sometimes Ambarsar, the city is one
of the oldest cities in the state and the country. Set in the
northern part of the parent state, it is also the headquarters of
Amritsar district. At present, it is a rapidly changing modern city
that is quickly emerging as a chief revenue city of the state.
Government
of India has declared the city heritage city. Religion is the prime
aspect that beckons travelers across India and world to visit the
city. It derives the name "Amritsar" from the holy lake
called Amrit Sarovar. The lake owns huge reverence and is considered
highly auspicious. The lake surrounds the Golden Temple and it is a
customary routine to take a dip in the lake before visiting the
Golden Temple. The city was founded by the fourth Sikh Guru Ram Das
in 1574, who was handed a piece of land at the cost of Rs 700 by the
owners of the village of Tung. Note that Tung was the original
village that was set in the region and the present city is the
transformation of the old village.
Since
the city is home to the Golden temple which is the centre of the
entire Sikh universe and also houses the highest seat of Khalsa
authority, there are large hordes of tourists visiting the city
throughout the year. It is one of the most visited tourist places in
India with significant rise in the tourists count every year. The
good thing is that the city is equipped sufficiently with hotels to
take care of the lodging needs of the visitors. The hotels in Amritsar near railway station particularly are quite popular
amongst the tourists as they are known for offering above
satisfactory stay and evidently have the advantage of close proximity
to the railway station.
The
city is well connected to rest of India. Its close proximity to
cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, and Agra makes it easily accessible;
it also brings large counts of tourists to the city. There is an
international airport on the outskirts of the city. It is called Sri
Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and has more than 160
flights serving it on weekly basis. The city's railway station is a
major railhead in northern and central railway network. Plus, the
city is marked by multiple bus stands.
There
are a couple of good options to start the exploration of the city.
These are amongst the most popular places of interest here: Golden
Temple, Central Sikh Museum, Akal Takht, Amrit Sarovar, Harmandir
Sahib, Ghanta Ghar, Wagah Border, Mata Temple, Jallianwala Bagh,
Durgiana Temple, Faridkot Fort, Govind Garh Fort, and Pul Kanjari.
The
good thing is there are various tour companies that one may choose to
contact. Plus, there are a couple of Amritsar hotels that also offer
lucrative tour packages to their guests. Besides, if one is more
adventurous, going solo is the best thing to do.











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