Amritsar - Wikipedia
WEBIt is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre, located in the Majha region of Punjab. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km (135 mi) north-west of Chandigarh, and 455 km (283 mi) north-west of New Delhi.
Amritsar and the Golden Temple: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBJun 28, 2020 · Amritsar, the spiritual capital of the Sikh religion, is best known for its landmark Golden Temple (officially called Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib). The city's name comes from the water body surrounding the temple and means "Holy Tank of Nectar of Immortality" .
Amritsar travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBAmritsar. India, Asia. Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, Amritsar is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. The hyperactive streets surrounding the temple have been calmed to some extent by recent urban landscaping, including graceful ...
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Amritsar
WEBMar 6, 2023 · A trip to Amritsar is like striking travel gold. The largest urban area in Punjab, Amritsar is one of India's most deeply spiritual cities. Tens of thousands of devout Sikhs and cultural tourists alike make a pilgrimage to Amritsar every day for one main reason: A visit to the famous Golden Temple.
Amritsar | Map, Temple, & History | Britannica
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Amritsar, city, northern Punjab state, northwestern India. It lies about 15 miles (25 km) east of the border with Pakistan. Amritsar is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre. It is also the centre of Sikhism and the site of the.
9 Amazing Things to Do in Amritsar - Third Eye Traveller
WEBJan 1, 2024 · 1. Stroll around and listen to the peaceful melodies of the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is one of the most famous Sikh temples in the world and some say you haven’t visited India if you haven’t set foot here. Now, that’s a bold statement but I would say that they’re not wrong.
Amritsar: The Indian city where no one goes hungry - BBC
WEBJun 13, 2023 · Amritsar, a north Indian city of two million people, is famous for many things: delectable cuisine, its historical old town and the spectacular Golden Temple – the most significant shrine of the...
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) | Punjab, Amritsar, Facts, …
WEB5 days ago · The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, in Amritsar, Punjab state, India, c. 1870s. Golden Temple, the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, northwestern India.
Amritsar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAmritsar ( Punjabi: ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ Hindi: अमृतसर) is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is the holiest city in the Sikh religion. Amritsar is one of the largest cities in the Indian state of Punjab and is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion.
Amritsar - Wikiwand
WEBAmritsar is the economic capital of Punjab. It is a major tourist centre with nearly a hundred thousand daily visitors. The city has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) program of the Government of India.
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