Overview of the destination
Though similar to other dusty, crowded smaller cities, Amritsar distinguishes itself by way of 4 stunning and touching destinations - Golden temple complex, Durgiana Temple, Wagah border and Jallianwala Bagh, making it a must-visit destination.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Serenity experienced when attending kirtans, people praying, doing sewa, langars, attending ceremonies at HarMandir Sahib is unmatched.
Five minutes away, Jallianwala Bagh fills hearts with anger, bullet marks and blood stains still visible on walls and the well .
32km. drive to Wagah border in the early evening to experience the full-blooded patriotism, chanting of slogans , waving of National Flag, military customs and enthusiasm to vocally outdo the pakistanis is must.
Also visit Ram Bagh gardens, and Durgiana Mandir.
For shopping, the locally made blankets, woollens, shawls, ladies suits, phulkari suits, jootis, visit Katra Jaimal Singh. Activities & things to do
Restricted mainly to attending kirtans, langar and the late night and early morning ceremonies (when the original copy of Guru Granth Sahibji is taken from Harmandir Sahib to Akal Takht and back) at Golden temple and visiting Wagah border, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir and Ram Bagh.
The faithful can also take part in the 'sewa' at the Golden temple, where you can take part in the various activities like helping in the langar, distributing the kadaah prashad etc.
Also go on an eating binge :) - the lassis, amritsari kulchas, and various local specialities.
'Bhai Kuldeep singh's' dhaba in front of Golden Temple is great for experiencing mouthwatering Amritsari Kulchas. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
It is connected by regular and numerous trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Pathankot, Jammu, Kolkatta and other parts of the country as well. Shatabadi trains and Shan-e-Punjab are the best trains from Delhi. Summers are very hot while winters biting cold, so light cottons in summers and heavy woollens in winter.
Innumerable places to stay incl. Golden Temple.
While shopping, bargaining is a must :). Transport costs (of taxis etc.) are almost uniform, though bargaining may help to save a few rupees each time :).
Regular free shuttle buses from Rly Station to Golden Temple ply for the devotees. |
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