| Amritsar is a city located in north western India. This | | | | Wagah Border: |
| city is located in the state of Punjab. The meaning of | | | | This border is situated on the western part of Punjab. It |
| Amritsar is 'The Pool of Immortality'. This city is located | | | | is the official border line between India and Pakistan. |
| very close to western border of India with Pakistan. | | | | Everyday flag hoisting sessions are held at sunrise |
| Tourist Places in Amritsar: | | | | followed by cultural programs on the both sides of the |
| Some of the famous tourist places in Amritsar are as | | | | border. |
| follows: | | | | Transportation in Amritsar: |
| Golden Temple: | | | | Airport: |
| Amritsar is the home to Golden Temple which is | | | | Raja Sansi International Airport serves the city. It |
| considered as a pilgrimage place for not only for Sikhs | | | | handles more than 200 domestic and international |
| but for people of every religion. It is most important | | | | flights every day. The flights connect this city to Delhi, |
| tourist attractions of India after Taj Mahal in Agra. This | | | | Mumbai, Chandigarh, and to other major destinations in |
| temple is the spiritual center for the Sikhs and around | | | | India. |
| one million visitors visit this temple every year. This | | | | Railways: |
| temple is also called as Harmandir Saheb which | | | | The city of Amritsar is well connected by Indian |
| means 'Temple Of God'. The Golden Temple houses | | | | Railways network. There are daily trains connecting it |
| the Darbar Sahib, which is the holiest shrine for Sikhs. It | | | | to the various parts of the country. After the partition a |
| is believed that every Sikh should visit this place at | | | | special train was started to Pakistan to transport the |
| least once in his/her life. | | | | people who were displaced by partition. |
| Jallianwala Bagh: | | | | Roads: |
| It is a garden where the infamous Jallianwala Bagh | | | | Amritsar is well connected to other parts of India by |
| massacre took place in 1919 during English regime. The | | | | roads and highways. You can easily reach their by bus |
| British troops on the order of Brigadier-General | | | | or car. You can take government buses or buses by |
| Reginald Dyer, opened fired at the people who were | | | | private vendors. |
| gathered there to attend a peaceful meeting. There | | | | You can visit Amritsar throughout the year although |
| were around 400 dead and around 1000 were injured. | | | | best time is from March to August. Winters here are |
| In order to save their life some people jumped into a | | | | very cold so it's best to plan your trip well in advance. |
| nearby well and consequently died. | | | | |