outlooktraveller
Oct 9
Amritsar is a crossroads for the secular and religious. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the city's holiest Sikh shrine, is serene despite its location in the heart of its commercial district. And it is not just the Golden Temple. Today, in Amritsar, there are many other major tourist attractions like Jallianwala Bagh, the very popular Heritage Walks, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected Ram Bagh gardens, Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Summar Palace Museum, the Ranjit Singh Panorama, and the Durgiana Temple. The revitalised Heritage Street in Amritsar is the city's new beating heart. Explore the Town Hall-Partition Museum, the first museum to document the trauma caused by millions of people fleeing across the newly carved borders of India and Pakistan in 1947. Concurrently, a memorial and museum honouring the heroes of the Punjab State War pay tribute to the state's long and distinguished history of military service.
In the evening, visit the Gobindgarh Fort for the light and sound show, "Whispering Walls," which uses laser lights, computer animation, and projection mapping to recreate the fort's history.
Visit the Ram Tirath, thought to be Maharishi Valmiki's ashram.
Every evening, the military showmanship at the Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan is infused with patriotic revelry as large crowds gather to watch the closing of the border gates and lowering of the flags on both sides.
End your day with an authentic taste of Punjab at Food Street. The city's maze of bustling bazaars with narrow alleys and numerous dhabas, whose traditional offerings include Amritsari kulcha, chhole, and lassi, represent Punjab's distinct culture and cuisine.
Also, experience various attractions in Amritsar with the Hop-on-Hop-off bus, including the Khalsa College. If you plan a trip to Amritsar, don't expect to see everything over a weekend; plan on staying at least three or four days.
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