Talking about the major tourist destinations of India, the name Punjab comes in, where food, lifestyle, and culture attract everyone's attention. Today in this episode, we are talking about Amritsar in Punjab, where tourism in Punjab is considered incomplete without visiting it. It is also called the holiest city of Punjab. Interesting things related to the beauty and history of Amritsar attract tourists. Many such scenic places in Amritsar are very much liked by tourists. Today, in this episode, we are going to tell you about the major tourist places of Amritsar, which delight the hearts of all the tourists visiting here. Let us know about the main tourist places of Amritsar…
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is also known as the Harminder Sahib Temple. The entire city of Amritsar is built around the Golden Temple. Amritsar was named after the lake which was built by Guru Ram Das himself. The Golden Temple or the Golden Temple is located in the middle of this lake. According to an estimate, around 1 lakh people eat langar daily in the Golden Temple. This number doubles on festivals and weekends. No one is allowed to enter the premises without a turban or any cloth or cap on the head.
Jallianwala Bagh
The historic Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden located near the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar. This Jallianwala Bagh 6. Spread over 5 acres of land, India has become witness to one of the saddest events of the year. During British rule, thousands of children, elderly, youth, and women gathered at this place for the peaceful celebration of Baisakhi and were allowed to fire indiscriminately as per the orders of General Dyer. Thousands of innocent people were killed in this incident. This massacre place was inaugurated on 13 April 1961 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum was established by the Government of Punjab in 1999 AD as a tribute to the brave soldiers. When you visit this museum, you can also see a big statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh here. Light and sound shows are also organized in this museum. When you visit this museum, you can see the pictures of those brave men who have been honored with big awards like Paramveer Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, and Vir Chakra. This place is a beautiful place to visit in a peaceful environment. You must also visit it during your Amritsar trip.
Wagah Border
Wagah is a village located on the Grand Trunk Road between Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan, where the border of the two countries passes. It is the designated point of the land border crossing between India and Pakistan. The distance from Amritsar to the Wagah border is about 27 km. This border is regularly opened for tourists. A large number of people reach here to see the beating retreat. Soldiers of both India and Pakistan demonstrate their patriotism here with full enthusiasm.
Govindgarh Fort
The Govindgarh Fort, a place to visit in Amritsar, narrates grand tales from the past of the Indian state of Punjab. This historical fort is seen represents the glorious past of 257 years. Which starts from the Bhangi Misl era and finally ends with the Indian Army after the British East India Company. This fort was built in the year 1760 by Gujar Singh as 'Bhaij Da Qila'. General Dyer went to Jallianwala Bagh from this fort and played a bloody game on 13 April 1919. It is said that there is an underground tunnel near the Khooni Darwaza of this fort, which leads to Lahore.
Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Temple is a major Hindu temple located in Amritsar in the state of Punjab. This Durgiana Temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Temple, and Sheetla Temple. The temple of Mata Sita and Hanuman ji can also be seen in this temple complex. Here along with the idol of Goddess Lakshmi, idols of many other deities can be seen. The history of this Durgiana temple is said to be 16th century old. Due to the silver doors installed here, this temple is also known as the Silver Temple. The gilded chadar on the hatband of the temple is very attractive to see which is illuminated in a very beautiful way during the colored lights.
Partition Museum
Construction of Partition Museum Art and Cultural Heritage Trust It was done by T.T. This Partition Museum is known as a very popular and major tourist destination of Amritsar. After visiting here, you can see how difficult our country got freedom from the British, it is shown through videography here. You should not forget to visit this Partition Museum during your Amritsar trip.