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Amritsar
- City Tour Guide |
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General Information Of Amritsar. |
- Area 114.95 sq. km
- Population 7,08, 835
- Altitude 234 m
- Languages Punjabi, Hindi and English
- Best Time to Visit October-March
- STD Code 0183
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Introduction to city Amritsar - In Punjab |
| Amritsar, as the name suggests, is rightfully a
pool of nectar. Located in the state of Punjab, Amritsar is one of the most
important pilgrimage centres especially for the Sikhs in the country. The city
is characterised by some of the must visit religious, historical as well as
contemporary sites of importance. The Golden Temple, where Sikhs from all over
the world come to pay their reverence to Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the
Amrit Saras Kund (Pool of Immortality) for spiritual purification is the major
landmark of the place. Amritsar is also characterised by the hard working and
warm-hearted people. |
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Amritsar |
| There are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around Amritsar.
However, most of the places are of religious and historical importance.
Golden temple which is located in the heart of the city, the Jalianwallah
Baghwhich is a memorial of the martyrs of the 1919, the Durgiana Mandir
that is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, Baba Atal Rai Tower and the
Wagah Border are some of the main tourist attractions out here |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Amritsar |
| An excursion outside the city is a must while in Amritsar. Tarn Taran which
is famous for its sacred tank, Gobindwal Sahib (famous as the final resting
place of Guru Angad Devji), Amanat Khan Serai(known for its ornamental gateway,
Baba Bakala (famous for its Gurudwara dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadurji) and
Dharamsala, a popular hill station in the neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, are
some of the must visit excursion points easily accessible from the city of
Amritsar.. |
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