subject: Take A Tour To Taste The Ultimate Tranquillity In Amritsar [print this page] There are so many cities in India where you would catch sights of innumerable incredible spots and they truly act as a crowd puller in order to witness a unique influx of several tourists from various parts of the globe. However, Amritsar is one such sacred city of Punjab that truly reflects the spirituality to its depth. As a matter of fact, Amritsar is one of the prehistoric cities of India. There are popular attractions in the city that catch the attention of several holiday-makers which in turn make them take flights to Amritsar. It is said that the city was laid in 1574. People extensively take an excursion to the city to witness its serenity merged with religiousness.
Are you aware of the fact that Amritsar is renowned for a religious shrine that has been known the world over? Yes, we are talking about the Golden Temple, which is also known as Harmander Sahib. Even though one would have a close encounter with a number of Sikh shrines in the city of Amritsar, the Golden Temple is the one that catches the fancy of several tourists. This sanctified shrine is home to Central Sikh Museum, Akal Takht, Amrit Sarovar and Ghanta Ghar. It also houses the sacred script of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Before you enter the holy shrine of the Golden Temple, you have to cover your head with a scarf or handkerchief. It indeed is the spiritual and cultural center of Sikhism. For those of you who are not aware of the fact, we would like to tell you that the city has derived its name from Amrit Sarovar. It is the blessed tank that corners the magnificent Golden Temple.
You would come across so many things to see and do in the pious city of Amritsar. Just take pack your bags and be on your way to the famous city of Amritsar, which is well-known for warm welcome, lip-smacking food and the list does not come to an end. If you are not an atheist, you can grab Amritsar flights where you would gladly be a witness to a number of festivals in a grand way. The city has gone through tragic incidents when the British were in their supremacy. As a result, the city faced a brutal massacre in which thousands of innocents lost their lives.
Following are the attractions which are worth a visit:
