Located around North-eastern part of Punjab, India, Amritsar is the most visited tourist destination in India. It is considered to be holiest cities for Sikhs, founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru. One of the most sought tourist destination in India, The city attracts thousand of tourist from all over the world. It symbolizes the glittering compound culture and secular tradition of India and entitled as the jewel of Punjab
The most vibrant city of Punjab has a remarkable history. It is considered to be the place where Valmiki, ancient sage, wrote Ramayana. In Buddhism, Lord Buddha declared the place as the best spot for Nirvana (incarnation) among all visited places, by Him. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh religion is said to be born here. After the death of Guru Nanak Dev, the site is transformed into a tank, later modified as a temple by Guru Ram Das.
Being a pivotal point of Punjabi culture and heritage, the city has remained as eyewitness of Indian freedom struggle. The most prominent Jaliawala Bagh is situated at the heart of the city where hundreds of innocent people gunned down by the British police officer and the spot become one of the most sacred places for Indian freedom fighters where their eagerness and enthusiasm for freedom from British Colonialism, can be felt. The city is considered to be holiest pilgrimage centre for Punjabis due to Harmindar Sahib temple or Golden Temple, apolitical, cultural centre for of Sikh religion. A visit to the golden temple is regarded as cleaning of soul and mind. Further Bagha Border, the line of control between India and Pakistan is another major tourist attraction. Here you can see guard of honor exchanged by the commanding officers of both countries, is really an unforgettable experience. Apart from these attractions, the city has famous Gurudwaras such as Gurudwara Baba Bakala, Govindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran and Baba Sahib, attract devotes from all over world.
The strength of the city is situated in its historical monuments, sacred temples, pretty shrines and most of all in its folk music and the tasty cuisines. It hosts most sociable and hospitable people who are considered to be one the most courageous people in India. The know how to celebrate life and it reflects through their festivals, folk dance and music which are mind boggling.
