Amritsar

Unni Mohanadas December 8, 2019 Destinations, Uncategorized 0

Amritsar Where Indo-Pak border ceremony is witnessed by 3000-4000 people everyday

One of the most attractive destinations for NRI s visiting India and sacred place to Sikh religion. Mythological and historical importance is there for this city. The Gurudwara Harmandir

Sahib or Golden Temple is situated here History

History

The city is believed to be constructed on the place where Mytholigical Ashram of Mahirshi Valmiki (writer of Ramayana)was situated.
Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru is credited with founding the holy city of Amritsar in the Sikh tradition
The construction activity between 1574 and 1604 is described in Mahima Prakash Vartak
The gurdwara Harmandir Sahib was built, and the scripture of Sikhism was installed inside the new temple in 1604
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 in the heart of Amritsar

Activities for tourists

Visit Golden Temple
Visit Heritage Street visit Punjab State War Heroes’ Memorial & Museum
Visit Bhagawan Valmiki Tirth Sthal Sadda Pind
Visit Fort Ram Bhag Palace and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Participate in Wagah border Ceremony (Indo-Pak border)

How to reach there

Air

Air Amritsar hosts Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. The airport is connected to other parts of India and other countries with direct international flights to cities.

Rail

Amritsar Railway station is the main terminus station. It is connected to major cities in India
Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents