Amritsar the city of pilgrimage was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs; Amritsar is both the center of Sikh & the major city of the Punjab state- where the majority of Sikhs live. Amritsar or pool by which the Sikh Golden Temple is built.

The original site of the city was granted by the Mogul emperor Akbar, but in the year 1761 Ahmad Shah Durani sacked the town & destroyed the temple. It was rebuilt in 1764, & in 1802 was roofed over with copper gilded plates by Ranjit Singh & became known as "the Golden Temple". In 1948, Amritsar was a flashpoint for the terrible events that shook the Punjab.

Golden Temple : Located in the heart of the city is the Golden Temple, the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar. Characterised by its four entrance doors (called deoris) in all four directions and the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture, the Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering in the water of the holy tank, flanked by spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful.

Bagha Border : It is place which is around 47km away from the Amritsar city. It is the last destination of the Indian border in Amritsar. From where one can view the lively brotherhood between the Indians & the Pakistanis. On every evening at 18.00HR the parade takes place between the soldiers of India & Pakistan. It is a stunning moment to see the soldiers in such a great enthusiasm & respect to each other countries. Around 3000 to 4000 viewers came daily to see that magnificent parade show from all the part of the country & their high voice slogans for their country show their patriotism towards their country.

Jalianwala Bagh : A historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India, Jalianwallah Bagh is another must visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by British General Dyer. Presently the place also has a park. The Martyr's Gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.

Durgiana Mandir : Amritsar also houses a wonderful temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. Easily accessible from the Golden Temple, the Durgiana Mandir also offers puja to deities of Lakshmi and Narayana. Supposedly built during the 16th century AD, the temple lies in the middle of a medium sized lake giving it a wonderful overall view. The temple, a massive structure, was built on the style of the nearby Golden Temple. Worth a visit.

How to get there

Air : Amritsar has its own international as well as domestic airport. And it is Connected with many Indian cities.

Rail : Amritsar is having its own railway station which is connected with almost all the cities of the country. It is also having the train services for the Pakistan.

Road : Amritsar also serves it services for the nearest cities or the states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Harayana & Himachal Pradesh. It also provides its daily service to the Lahore bus stand which is in Pakistan.