If we talk about the major tourist destinations of India, then the name of Punjab also comes in it, where food, lifestyle, and culture attract everyone's attention. Today in this episode we are talking about Amritsar in Punjab, without visiting which the tourism of Punjab is considered incomplete. It is also called the most sacred city of Punjab. The beauty of Amritsar and interesting facts related to history attract tourists. There are many such places of interest in Amritsar which are very much liked by the tourists. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the major tourist places of Amritsar which delight the mind of all the tourists coming here. Let us know about the major tourist places of Amritsar...

Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib Temple. The entire city of Amritsar is settled around the Golden Temple. Amritsar was named after the lake, which was built by Guru Ram Das Ji himself. The Golden Temple is situated in the middle of this lake. According to an estimate, about 1 lakh people eat langar daily in the Golden Temple. This number doubles on festivals and weekends. Entry into the premises is not allowed without a turban or any cloth or cap on the head.

Jallianwala Bagh

The historic Jallianwala Bagh located near the famous Golden Temple of Amritsar is a public park. This Jallianwala Bagh is spread over 6.5 acres of land and is the witness of a tragic incident in India. During the British rule, thousands of children, elderly, youth, and women gathered at this place for the peaceful celebration of Baisakhi and were ordered to be fired upon indiscriminately as per the orders of General Dyer. Thousands of innocent people were killed in this incident. This massacre place was inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 13 April 1961.

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 here, who have been awarded big awards like Param Vir Chakra Mahavir Chakra Vir Chakra. This place is a beautiful place to roam in a peaceful environment. You must also visit it during the Amritsar trip.

Wagah Border
Wagah is a village located on the Grand Trunk Road between Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan, through which the border of both countries passes. This is the designated place to cross the border by land route between India and Pakistan. The distance from Amritsar to Wagah Border is about 27 kilometers. 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 show their patriotism here with full enthusiasm.

Gobindgarh Fort
Gobindgarh Fort, a place to visit in Amritsar, narrates the grand stories of the past of India's Punjab state. This historical fort is seen representing the glorious past of 257 years. Which starts from the Bhangi Misl era and ends with the British East India Company and finally with the Indian Army. This fort was built in 1760 by Gujjar Singh Da. It was called 'Bhaij Da Qila' by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. General Dyer went to Jallianwala Bagh from this fort and played the bloody game on 13 April 1919. It is said that there is an underground tunnel near the bloody door of this fort, which goes to Lahore.

Durgiana Temple

Durgiana Temple is a major Hindu temple located in Amritsar, Punjab state. This Durgiana Temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Temple, and Sheetla Temple. Temples of Mata Sita and Hanuman ji can also be seen in this temple complex. Along with the statue of Mata Lakshmi, statues of many other gods and goddesses can also be seen here. 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 Silver Temple. The gold-plated sheet on the dome of the temple looks very attractive, and is illuminated very beautifully by colorful lights.

Partition Museum
The Partition Museum was built by the Art and Cultural Heritage Trust. This Partition Museum is known as a very popular and major tourist destination of Amritsar. After going here, you can see how difficult it was for our country to get independence from the British, which is shown here through videography. You should not forget to visit this Partition Museum during your Amritsar trip.

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