Amritsar Golden Temple Tour

Amritsar which literally means a pool of nectar is one of the internationally acclaimed cities of India

. It is situated in northern state of Punjab and lies about 25 kilometers east of border with Pakistan. It is an important commercial, cultural and transportation centers of state and attracts flurry of tourists from all over the world. It is now the gateway of Punjab and north India with Raja Sansi International airport offering cheap flights from Amritsar to London, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and various other countries so that people from all corners of the world visit this place which is the centre of Sikhism and the site of Sikhs principal place of worship.

Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of Sikh religion due to presence of Golden Temple a famous pilgrimage for Sikhs. Also known as Sri Harmandir Saheb, pilgrimage to golden temple is a must for any Sikh or believer of humanity and God. This is the most sacred shrine for Sikhs and the town is founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru. Golden temple was built by fifth guru Arjun Dev and later the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh embellished the shrine and covered its dome with gold and precious jewels.

The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar from which the City is named. The Adi Granth, compiled by Guru Arjan Dev rests on a throne beneath a jewel encrusted canopy. A few yards away from the temple are the Akal Takt from where the Gurus held court. The building has immense historical significance for Sikhs and all the decisions concerning religious and social life of community are takes from here only. Book low fare flights to Amritsar as you can visit Golden Temple at any time of the day and find it always full of devotees, listening to the recitation of Gurbani and feel seduced by the hypnotic melody of path.

Besides Golden Temple there are other places of interest as well in Amritsar that are worth visit.

Jalianwala Bagh:- It is a historical monument that tells the story of mass killing during Independence movement of India, is a must visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of 1919 massacre by a British officer general Dyer. Presently the place also has a park and a museum to tell the story of past to future generations.

Wagah Border:- One of the nearby places to visit from Amritsar is Wagah Border which is located on Indo Pak border, is 28 km from Amritsar. A good number of visitors come to this place to see the change of guards ceremony and flag hoisting which is done with great skill and precision by border security forces of both the countries. It is a must visit on Amritsar tours.

Durgiana Temple:- A wonderful temple dedicated to Goddess Durga is also a major tourist attraction of Amritsar is easily accessible from Golden Temple. Built during the 16th century AD the temple is a massive structure and was built on a style of Golden Temple.

So just pack your bags and catch flights to Amritsar from London and visit this highly revered site that fills your heart with peace and tranquility.

by: Robert Connor

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