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Amritsar is one of the most ancient and pious cities in the world. The name itself depicts its value, as it literally dedicated to the Golden Temple, telling pure water that surrounds the temple, meaning Holy Pool of Nectar. The city’s simplicity is what all attracts the tourists.
The city showcases its compound traditions and cultures. Amritsar is a city with glorious history, celebrated present and a hopeful future. The city lies in the Majha region and is entitled as the jewel of Punjab. It is said that when visiting or even passing the city, people tend to pay a visit to the Golden Temple. According to the Sikh legends, to sanctify oneself one has to have a divine bath in the waters of The Golden Temple. An excursion to Amritsar is considered to purify the soul of the pilgrim. Amritsar travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Amritsar tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North India.
General facts about Amritsar Location: North India State: Punjab Area: 2,672.63 sq. kms. Language: Hindi, Punjabi and English Climate: Hot, Arid and Humid Major Attractions: Hemu Samadhi-Sthal, grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, Kabuli Bagh Ideal Time to Visit: February to April and August to November
Tourist sightseeing in Amritsar Within the holy grounds of the Golden Temple,there are many spots where a pilgrim can seek blessings. These are Akal Takht, Har Ki Pauri, Dukh Bhanjani Ber (Jujube Tree), Thara Sahib, Ber Baba Budha Ji, Gurudwara Ilachi Ber, Ath Sath Tirath and Bunga Baba Deep Singh. In the city as well there are other religious places that are a must-visit such as Jalianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir, Baba Atal Rai Tower, Ram Bagh, Wagah Border, Amritsar Excursions, Tarn Tarn, Goindwal Sahib, Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji, Khadur Sahib, Baba Bakala, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurudwara Ber Sahib and Sultanpur Lodi.
Climate of Amritsar The city experiences extreme type of climate having its summers very hot with really cold winters. Monsoon occurs from mild to heavy, having its best time in the months of October till October till March and for climate sightseeing months from July and September.
How to reach Amritsar
Amritsar by Air: Raja Sansi International Airport lies in the city itself providing regular services to the major cities in India as well as international flights.
Amritsar by Rail: Amritsar Railway Station is well linked to the other railheads and is also connected to most of the cities in India. It even has a connecting railway line to Pakistan.
Amritsar by Road: The city has well developed network of buses, available for in and out from Amritsar. Grand Trunk Road connects Delhi to Amritsar.