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Max: Min: Rain: 187.0mm Golden Temple is one of the most important Wagah Border in Amritsar
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2939453°C 2939453°C and key religious places for Sikhs in 2 Wagah Border draws plenty of global attention and affords
Sep Amritsar. The Gurudwara blessed with a stage for Indian and Pakistani paramilitary
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, immense spiritual bliss and tranquillity forces to strut their tough stuff. Each sunset,
umbrella. really forms the centre and soul of Amritsar. there are noisy partisan crowds cheering on
Max: Min: Rain: 79.0mm It also holds the Granth Sahib which is a holy the BSF and the Rangers as they present
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8530273°C 1469727°C scripture for the Sikhs. The upper floors of arms with much stagemanaged, in-your-face
Oct the Gurudwara are completely covered with ceremony, each side trying to outdo the
Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. gold and hence the name. other. On special occasions, liberals on both
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23.70000076 16.10000038 It is a symbol of brotherhood and equality
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as it was built with the aim that people from 3 Gobindgarh Fort
Nov all walks and religions of life would visit the Wagah Border, National Highway 1
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place for religious blessings. Over a lakh PB, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
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17.89999961 9.600000381 people visit the Golden Temple for holy
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blessings. The beautiful Sarovar in the
between Pakistan and India is the only road
Dec centre of the Gurudwara, where thousands
border between the two countries.
Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. of people take a holy bath is literally the soul
Apart from its national significance it is
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12.89999961 visited with great patriotism and enthusiasm
8530273°C celebrated with great enthusiasm here. The
for the ceremony that happens every day
soulful Gurbani adds to the charm while
before sunset. The highlight is lowering of
inculcating good moral and human values in
the flags of the two countries
What To the worshippers.
simultaneously. It lies on the Grand Trunk Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk,
change in the mood and activity is choicest of Amritsari and Punjabi cuisine Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust,
noteworthy. Kanda Boldiyan Ne or along with some other eatery options as which was established in 1951. The
Whispering Walls is a show using state of well. memorial dedicated to the massacre victims
the art projection mapping technologies and is the most prominent site in the garden.
Gobindgarh Fort at Present- laser lights. A show of this quality has never HAAT BAZAAR:- You can still find bullet-marks on the walls,
before been seen pan India. You can feast your eyes as you roam the the remaining symbols of
well located Haat Bazaar that offers fares General Dyer's tyranny. The entry to the
TOSHAKHANA- COIN MUSEUM:- right from phulkaris, juttis, shawls, antiques garden is a narrow one, and there is no
The Toshakhana, which once stored the etc. for you to purchase from. entry fee charged from the visitors. The
coveted Kohinoor diamond, is now a coin original boundary walls have also been
SHER E PUNJAB:- museum for old and rare coins including a 4 Jallianwala Bagh preserved, complete with the dents circled
A glorious history from the past depicted replica of the Kohinoor as it was worn by the in white paint and labelled “bullit mark”.
through the means of technology, to entice, Maharaja. The circular structure of the roof
enlighten, educate, enthrall and inspire. A that was made by the use of the original 5 The Central Sikh Museum of
7D show based on the life of Maharaja nanakshahi brick is intact till date and quite Amritsar
Ranjit Singh that transports you back to the awe inspiring.
19thcentury in an immersive way leaving
you enchanted and is aptly called Sher e THE BUNGLOW – ANCIENT WARFARE
Punjab MUSEUM:-
The grand building of the Anglo Sikh
WHISPERING WALLS:- Bunglow has now been converted to an
Kanda Boldiyan Ne or Whispering Walls is a Ancient Warfare museum and today has
show using state of the art projection several replicas of instruments and attires of
Golden Temple Road, Amritsar,
mapping technologies and laser lights. A warfare. It has many real, lifelike figurines Punjab 143001, India
show of this quality has never before been that are so realistic they seem they would
seen pan India and we can certainly state come alive if touched. Jallianwala Bagh is a grim reminder of the
that it will surely take your breath away. This worst massacres that took place on Indian
Central Sikh Museum, Golden
show is held every evening post sunset. SPIRIT OF PUNJAB:- soil during the freedom struggle. It was here
Temple Road, Amritsar, Punjab,
There is a Punjabi as well as an English show A stage that keeps the fort alive all day long that the British General Reginald Dyer
143001, India
each day. There are several other activities with live performances of bhangra, gatka, mercilessly ordered fire on the innocent
civilians gathered for The Central Sikh Museum in Amritsar
to entertain and keep the old and young gidda, comedy, games, dholi etc. Several
Baisakhi celebration. Spread over an area of displays the paintings of Sikh gurus,warriors,
occupied, such as horse rides, camel rides, prizes are here to be won each day.
over 6 acres, Jallianwala Bagh is situated saints, and other prominent Sikh leaders
horse carriage, trampoline, rock climbing,
almost adjacent to the Golden Temple who have contributed to the development
etc. AMBARSARI ZAIKA:-
of Sikh religion. The museum was
The evenings here at Gobindgarh Fort are People here engage themselves in the
. The memorial is managed by the established in 1958. It holds a rich collection
simply magical and the entire fort comes various food shops and stalls that offer the
of coins, old arms and ancient manuscripts.
alive with the beautiful ambient lighting. The
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Some of the rare preserved musical famous eateries in Amritsar. The dhaba has food since 1921. The food is prepared in
Town Hall, Amritsar, Punjab 143001,
instruments in the museum are Saranda of offers a seating capacity of upto 150 people pure Desi Ghee without an overload of it,
India
Baba Sham Singh and rarest stringed and is home to two air-conditioned calls hence its light on the stomach as well as on
instrument, guns of Sikh Raj, Wooden +91-183-2532575|+91-99888- where you can savour the traditional flavour the pocket. The place offers delicious and
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Canopy supporters covered with silver of of Punjabi food. From plain parathas to dal tempting dishes and is truly a delight for
Located in close proximity to The Golden
Maharaja Ranjit Singh times.You will also tadka and 'firni', this dhaba serves a foodies. Try their specialities like Amritsari
Temple, Bhrawan Da Dhaba is a must visit
find the wooden comb (Kangha) of Guru delicious menu on your table! Naan, Cheese Tomato, Thali, Rajma Chawal
place to taste some of the most delicious
Gobind Singh, Arrows and Bow, Iron and Kheer. The Dhaba has now become a
delicacies of Amritsar. It is one of the most 3 Brother's Restaurant
Chakras (circles) worn on the turban by multi cuisine restaurant but they still call it
oldest restaurant of Amritsar and thus holds
warrior and a iron jacket made of wires Dhaba to keep the charm intact. Gorge on
back its tradition of quality food.The place is
(Sanjoe) there, which are worth seeing.One rich breakfast, snacks and mouth-watering
little constrained, however that can be
can avail guide service on request. It is main course meals anytime from 8am to
disregarded once you have eaten from this
believed that that a visit to Harmandir Sahib 11:30 pm on any day of the week.
place. Some of the famous delicacies are Dal
is not complete if someone is not visiting
Makhni, Karahi Paneer, Kulchas and 4 Crystal Restaurant
The Central Sikh Museum. So next time do
Amritsari Chole.
spare some time to visit the museum and
respect the sacrifice of our freedom
2 Kesar Da Dhaba
warriors.
Where To
Eat 5 Places
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1 Bhrawan Da Dhaba
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5 Kundan da Dhaba
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A: Golden Temple
B: Wagah Border
C: Gobindgarh Fort
D: Jallianwala Bagh
E: The Central Sikh Museum of Amritsar
Accommodation
F: Johlz Home Stay
G: Silver Leaf Apartments
H: Farmers Villa
I: Johlz Home Stay
J: Silver Leaf Apartments
K: Farmers Villa
L: Johlz Home Stay
M: Silver Leaf Apartments
N: Farmers Villa
Food
O: Bhrawan Da Dhaba
P: Kesar Da Dhaba
Q: Brother's Restaurant
R: Crystal Restaurant
S: Kundan da Dhaba