5 Best places to visit in Amritsar
Travel Tips: 5 Best places to visit in Amritsar
1. Places to visit in Amritsar: The Partition Museum
Trains pulling into
stations filled with slaughtered and mutilated corpses. Ad hoc refugee camps in
Delhi. I have long been fascinated by the independence of India movement, and
the Partition. This period in Indian history, the mid-20th century,
is one of the most dramatic and world-shaking. The ripples of are still felt to
this day. So, I was really excited about finally visiting Amritsar, to see the
brand-new Partition Museum, and the many other historic and spiritual places in
this fascinating city. It contains exhibits, photos, memorabilia, and creative
work that acknowledges the sacrifices, hardships, and triumphs of this historic
event. Though a small museum, I still found it to be big in ideas and impact.View more stores like- Hiremecar Coupons | icanstay coupons |ixigo coupons |
2. Places to visit in Amritsar: The Golden Temple
When it comes to
places to visit in Amritsar, number one is Harmandir Sahib. Also known as the
Golden Temple, this Gurdwara is at the centre of the Sikh religion – and the
centre of the city. A large percentage of people in Amritsar (and Punjab) are
Sikh, and of course many more are drawn to the city to visit this astounding place.
I had long wanted to go, and was not disappointed when I finally visited. It
lived up to all my expectations and more.
I immediately loved
the atmosphere, which managed to remain serene and peaceful, even though it
buzzed with activity as volunteers cleaned, ushered visitors, and of course
cooked and distributed massive amounts of food in a practice known as langar.
3. Places to visit in Amritsar: Jallianwala Bagh
Recently, a
beautification project in the area around the Golden Temple has made it a very
pleasant place to walk and shop. I never saw it before, but now there is a
wide, vehicle-free boulevard that retains the historical character of the
place, and is dotted with impressive statues, dust bins, and a few benches. At
one end is the Town Hall and the Partition Museum, at the other end is the
Golden Temple. In between, among the shops and food stalls, is the entrance to
Jallianwala Bagh.
4. Places to visit in Amritsar: The old market
I was eventually
able to enjoy the lively and vibrant atmosphere of central Amritsar. Together
with my guide, we dove in and explored the narrow, ancient laneways of the old
city – where the atmosphere is palpable with history and culture … and the
smells of Amritsar’s famous foods make you instantly hungry. Amritsar is the
acknowledged culinary capital of Punjab, and that’s saying a lot as I think the
food I ate while in Punjab was just about the best I’ve had in my life.
5. Places to visit in Amritsar: The Wagah Border Ceremony
This is actually a
place to visit NEAR Amritsar! I never went to see the border ceremony at Wagah.
“Flags and hats
with India’s colours were being sold along the admission queue, on the Indian
side of the border with Pakistan, where hundreds were waiting for entry to the
ceremony. Once inside the stadium, building work to add more seating capacity
was visible on both sides of the border.
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