The Top 4 Tourist Attractions of Amritsar

Posted by Veena World Tour & Travels on August 9th, 2019

Amritsar is a beautiful Indian city that was founded by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das. This city is considered to be one of the key religious centers of India and houses the renowned Golden Temple. The Golden temple is famed for being the holiest shrine of Sikhism. In addition to visiting the gilded Golden Temple, people often book Amritsar holiday packages to explore its vibrant old-city bazaars and taste the scrumptious Punjabi delicacies available here. This enchanting Indian city is known to be a highly favored tourist destination among both Indian and foreign travelers.

Here are few of the best attractions of Amritsar:

Wagah-Attari border ceremony: The intriguing lowering of the flag ceremony conducted at the Attari-Wagah border is a daily military practice. This ceremony is conducted by both the security forces of India Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) and India (Border Security Force, BSF). The Wagah-Attari border ceremony has been jointly conducted by both the Indian and Pakistani army since the year of 1959. This spectacular military drill is characterized by a well synchronized military march, which features rapid and elaborate dancelike maneuvers. The military ceremony of the Attari-Wagah border is famed for being an exemplary symbol of the rivalry, as well as the cooperation and brotherhood between the nations of India and Pakistan.

The Golden Temple: Any Amritsar holiday package would be incomplete without a visit to the revered Golden temple. This majestic temple complex is known to magnetize pilgrims from all over the nation, and even abroad. The dome of this temple is plated with 750 kg of pure gold, and this grand complex has been built around a beautiful man-made pool. The Golden Temple has even been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People visiting this temple would be required to remove their shoes, wash their feet and cover their head before entering it. Provisions for doing all these can be found just outside the temple complex.

Jallianwala Bagh: The famous Jallianwala Bagh is located at just a few minutes’ walk from the Golden Temple. It is famed for being the site of the Amritsar massacre of 1919 when the British army had opened fired on unarmed men, women and even children gathered here. 1579 people were killed in the deplorable Jallianwala Bagh massacre. A memorial for those martyrs was built and inaugurated on this site in 1961, by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. People can see the bullet holes on the walls of this establishment even today.

Hall Bazar: The effervescent Hall Bazar is known to be the busiest shopping complexes of Amritsar. This large market features rows of shops selling an extensive range of distinguished products, ranging from handicrafts, shawls, Phulkari embroidery works, ornaments, Pakistani juttis to even electronics and books. In addition to providing people with an authentic Punjabi shopping experience, this market is also renowned for its grand entry gate that features a distinct Mughal designing. There are several road-side food stalls and restaurants present at the Hall Bazar where people can enjoy mouthwatering Punjabi dishes.

People can book a comprehensive Amritsar holiday package from any renowned travel agency in order to visit and explore the most intriguing landmarks of the city.