From the point of view of traveling across the country, the state of Punjab is a rich place where natural beauty, culture, food, religious places, etc. attract everyone's attention. Punjab, known for sacrifice and sacrifice, also holds an important place in tourism. There are hundreds of tourist spots worth seeing in Punjab. Lakhs of tourists from India and abroad reach here every year. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some major cities of Punjab whose beauty and tourist places make them special. Let us know about these best tourist places in Punjab...
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city where the day starts with spiritual prayers at Gurudwaras. Every year, lakhs of tourists visit this famous Golden Temple by the name of Harminder Sahib in Amritsar. It is the spiritual and cultural center of Sikhism. Baisakhi festival is celebrated here with great pomp. Besides, this city is also known for the tragic incident in Indian history, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Bagha Border. Apart from this, Amritsar is also famous for shopping, here you can buy a variety of traditional clothes in the Hall Bazaar. If you are planning to visit Punjab then definitely include Amritsar in your list.
Jalandhar
Many places of historical importance and religious significance are located in Jalandhar. In ancient times this historical city was a part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Here you can visit places like Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Tulsi Mandir, Wonderland Theme Park, Devi Talab Temple, Imam Nasir Mosque, St. Mary's Cathedral Church, Pushpa Gujral Science City, Company Bagh, Rangla Punjab Haveli and Sheetala Mandir. Can take a walk.
Mohali
Mohali is a tourist destination of Punjab which attracts tourists from far and wide. This city was named after Sahibzada Ajit Singh, son of Guru Gobind Singh, due to which this city was named after S.A.S. Also called city. Mohali city, known as Tricity Mohali Chandigarh Panchkula, is considered to be the center of IT industry, apart from this the city is also identified as an ancient heritage. Famous for the PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali is also known for its urban infrastructure. Chhatbir Zoo, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Gurudwara Amb Sahib, Nada Sahib, Mataur Lake, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Mansa Devi Temple are among the important tourist places here.
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India which is the capital of Punjab as well as Haryana. Chandigarh is also called the city of dreams. This city attracts tourists with its innocence and beauty. Due to its location at a height, the weather of this city always remains favorable. Here you can enjoy many tourist places. The most prominent tourist destination of Chandigarh is the Rose Garden, which attracts tourists with its picturesque view. About 825 varieties of flowers and 32500 varieties of trees are available here. This garden is also known as Zakir Hussain Garden. Along with this, there are many places to visit here like Fun City and Rock Garden.
Pathankot
This place is considered to be from the Mahabharata period. It is said that Pandavas rested at this place during their exile. Here you can see places like Ranjit Singh Dam, Noorpur Fort, Shahpur Kandi Fort, Jugial Township, Kali Mata Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Ashapurni Temple, Hydraulic Research Station Malikpur, Dalhousie, Chinmayi Temple, etc.
Sirhind
Sirhind, located between Ludhiana and Ambala, is considered to be the holiest city of Sikhism and is also called the gateway to Hindustan. This city is considered a symbol of victory and independence for the Sikhs. Surrounded by four walls, this city is dedicated to Diwan Todarmal, Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan, Baba Banda Bahadur and Baba Moti Ram Mehra respectively. Punjab displays its cultural diversity and secularism. The city is famous for Sanghol, Mata Chakrashwari Devi Jain Temple, Aam Khas Orchard, Floating Restaurant, and many other historical places.
Ludhiana
If you are planning to visit Punjab then definitely include Ludhiana in your list. It is one of the major tourist destinations of Punjab. Situated on the banks of the Sutlej River, this city attracts tourists with its picturesque view. There are wonderful tourist places to visit here like Lodhi Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Wall Museum, Tiger Zoo, Phillaur Garden, and Nehru Garden.
Patiala
A peg is famous for its name. Monuments of Rajput and Mughal rulers can be seen here. Also, many worth seeing are the ancient palaces, Moti Bagh of Patiala, Sheesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Lahori Gate, Samana Gate, Nabha Gate, Ranbas, Qila Bahadur Garh, Qila Mubarak Complex, Kali Mandir, Baradari Udyan, Laxman Jhula, Dukh Nivaran Sahib, etc. And there are fascinating places.
Faridkot
Faridkot is a city in Punjab which is home to ancient forts and Gurudwaras. Known as a historical and royal city, Faridkot is situated on the Sutlej Ganga plain. Famous after Baba Farid, this city has been a pilgrimage city of Sufi saints. Rajmahal, Darbar Ganj, Qila Mubarak, Baba Farid, and Gurudwara Godri are the main tourist places in Faridkot, located in southwest Punjab.
Kapurthala
It is a famous city of Punjab and an attractive tourist destination. Here you can enjoy the spectacular view of Maharaja Jagjit Singh Palace, Jagjit Singh Club, Kanjali Wetland, and Shalimar Garden. Let us tell you that Kanjli Wetland is located at a distance of 68 kilometers from Amritsar. It is also known for visiting couples.
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