Punjab, the land of five rivers and integrated cultural history, is a treasure trove for an avid tourist. whoever comes to this land of yellow fields providing the romantic and picturesque backdrop has never gone back without imbibing the essence of Punjab.
Amritsar : Amritsar is home to the Religious Building important to Sikhs - The Golden Temple. Amritsar is an institution by itself. And the Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. Amritsar is one of the most sacred sikh religious sites in India. Golden Temple, the religious building important to Sikhs has a legacy associated with it. The Amrit Sarovar or pool of nectar has long been associated with Indian legends and Lord Rama`s twin sons had supposedly been taught the Ramayana here. How the land was acquired for the construction of the temple has many stories. Some say the Guru bought it, others say it was granted by emperor Akbar. Whatever the story, it is certain the religious building important to Sikhs was built on a revenue free land.
Chandigarh : The first thing that strikes one the visit of Chandigarh city is the expanse of resplendent Blue Mountains. The jagged skyline of the Shivalik Hills looms large over Chandigarh city that nestles happily below. The other distant element that catches the eye is the faint profile of the old temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, from which the city of Chandigarh takes its name. If one perceives Chandigarh city in terms of color, then the dominant hues of Chandigarh city are red, gray, green, and blue. The brick and concrete buildings of Chandigarh city impart the red and gray; the green is painted by its lush landscape; and blue is the gift of its vast open sky and the mountains.
Ludhiana : city was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty which ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D. The legend goes that two Lodhi Chief Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.) to restore order in this region. They camped at the site of present city of Ludhiana which was then a village called Mir Hota. Yusaf Khan went across the river Sutlej in Jalandhar Doab to check Khokhars who were plundering the Doab and made a settlement at Sultanpur while Nihand Khan stayed back and founded the present city at the site of village Mir Hota. The new town was originally known as Lodhi-ana, which means the town of Lodi`s. The name later changed to the present name Ludhiana.
Tourist Attractions Punjab : Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Quila Mubarak, Jallianwalah Bagh, Art Gallery at Sheesh Mahal, Sukhna lake, Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib Purana Quila, Asafwala War Memorial, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Hussaini Wala Border in Ferozpur, Mehdiana Sahib Gurudwara and Shahpur Kandi fort are some of the major tourist attractions in Punjab that are not to be missed out during a tour to Punjab. The important travel destinations in Punjab are Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Roopnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Bhatinda, Moga, Sangrur, Sirhand, Gurdaspur, Patiala, Muktsar, that are replete with numerous places of interest.
The best time to visit Punjab is in the spring, from February to April, and in the autumn, from September to November.
Amritsar : Amritsar is home to the Religious Building important to Sikhs - The Golden Temple. Amritsar is an institution by itself. And the Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. Amritsar is one of the most sacred sikh religious sites in India. Golden Temple, the religious building important to Sikhs has a legacy associated with it. The Amrit Sarovar or pool of nectar has long been associated with Indian legends and Lord Rama`s twin sons had supposedly been taught the Ramayana here. How the land was acquired for the construction of the temple has many stories. Some say the Guru bought it, others say it was granted by emperor Akbar. Whatever the story, it is certain the religious building important to Sikhs was built on a revenue free land.
Chandigarh : The first thing that strikes one the visit of Chandigarh city is the expanse of resplendent Blue Mountains. The jagged skyline of the Shivalik Hills looms large over Chandigarh city that nestles happily below. The other distant element that catches the eye is the faint profile of the old temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, from which the city of Chandigarh takes its name. If one perceives Chandigarh city in terms of color, then the dominant hues of Chandigarh city are red, gray, green, and blue. The brick and concrete buildings of Chandigarh city impart the red and gray; the green is painted by its lush landscape; and blue is the gift of its vast open sky and the mountains.
Ludhiana : city was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty which ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D. The legend goes that two Lodhi Chief Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.) to restore order in this region. They camped at the site of present city of Ludhiana which was then a village called Mir Hota. Yusaf Khan went across the river Sutlej in Jalandhar Doab to check Khokhars who were plundering the Doab and made a settlement at Sultanpur while Nihand Khan stayed back and founded the present city at the site of village Mir Hota. The new town was originally known as Lodhi-ana, which means the town of Lodi`s. The name later changed to the present name Ludhiana.
Tourist Attractions Punjab : Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Quila Mubarak, Jallianwalah Bagh, Art Gallery at Sheesh Mahal, Sukhna lake, Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib Purana Quila, Asafwala War Memorial, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Hussaini Wala Border in Ferozpur, Mehdiana Sahib Gurudwara and Shahpur Kandi fort are some of the major tourist attractions in Punjab that are not to be missed out during a tour to Punjab. The important travel destinations in Punjab are Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Roopnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Bhatinda, Moga, Sangrur, Sirhand, Gurdaspur, Patiala, Muktsar, that are replete with numerous places of interest.
The best time to visit Punjab is in the spring, from February to April, and in the autumn, from September to November.
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