The narrow passage was blocked by the army and people either ran towards the walls or jumped in the well. During the massacre, there were no escape routes. Thousands of civilians were killed on the orders of British offices Edward Harry Dyer. If you haven’t gone to Golden Temple, you must.Īpart from this major attraction and not too very far from here, is another significant history landmark known as Jallianwala Bagh. Sikh symbols such as Khandas, Karas, swords, daggers etc can be bought from the shops nearby Golden Temple.
You can get the cheapest and the most durable Punjabi juttis etc.
As you exit Harminder Sahib, the bustiling bazaars offer tons of shops around to satisfy the eagerness of buying Punjabi stuff. 24hour vegetarian Langar is served to tourists regardless of faith, gender or economic background. Thousands of people volunteer here whether its serving sacred Langar cleaning the marble polished floor offering water in hot weather to tourists or distributing Prasad to people. It is the most visited place in Amritsar. Golden Temple is the house of sacred Adi Granth scripture that is read aloud during the day. The Gold covered sanctum is the most attractive part whose reflection in water at night creates magic. Sections of it are marked by ropes for pilgrims to bathe in the holy water. The giant pool of water in the center is known as Amrit Sarovar. The bandannas are offered at the entrance of the Temple as its mandatory to cover your head during the visit. The main entrance called Ghanta Ghar has small pool of water to wash feet in order to keep the temple clean. It’s a stunning complex always full of pilrims all over India and abroad. It is the most visited and spiritually significant sacred place in Punjab. Some of the airline options include Air India, Lufthansa, Emirates.Īmritsar is the home to the Golden Temple… also known as Harmandir Sahib. From US, you can fly via a stopover in Delhi, Dubai and other major hubs. Amritsar Bus Terminal provides services to all nearby cities such as Jalandhar, Pathankot, New Delhi, Jammu, Chandigarh etc. Shatabdi Express Shan-e-Punjab Express, Akal-Takht Express among others are considered the busiest trains. Amritsar Junction Railway Station is a well-connected station to all major cities in India. Since most of the population belongs to middle and lower class, other more popular option is by Train. It is the most convenient way as flights to Delhi are just an hour long. The most famous and common is Raja Sansi International Airport.
There are various transportation modes to get to Amritsar. Amritsar is about 15 miles east of the border with Pakistan and approx. I fondly remember my time growing up in Amritsar.Īmritsar is in the heart of Punjab, the second largest city in Punjab. Today we will take a journey, not only to a place but in time. The Mystical Land of Sikhs, Seekh and Shish Kebabs
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