01. Amritsar

When we hear the name of Amritsar, the picture of the great temple of Punjab “The Golden Temple” comes right in our mind and why not, because this place is one of the foremost places to visit in India. The city is known for its legends, patriotism, and holiness. Amritsar is listed at the top when anyone talks about the holy places to visit in Punjab. Home to the Golden Temple, or Sri Harmandir Sahib, this is among the most notable pilgrimage site for Sikhs.

In Amritsar, the Golden Temple, known as Harminder Sahib, attracts millions of visitors from India and abroad every year. Not only the Golden Temple, in Amritsar you can visit the Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah border, and many other historic ancient temples. Apart from this, Amritsar is also famous for shopping.

Let us tell you that this ancient land is home to various religious places of historical importance. The main places to visit in Amritsar:

• Golden Temple
• Jallianwala Bagh
• Wagah Border
• Akal Takt
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
• Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
• Taran Taaran Sahib
• Rambagh Garden
• Khalsa College
• Durgiana Temple
• Bathinda Fort
• Kaiser Bagh Park
• Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary

02. Chandigarh

Chandigarh is located about 245 km away from Delhi. After independence, it is one of the earliest well-planned cities in India. The city is known for its beautiful architecture and design. Come, let’s know about some special tourist places here.

• Nek Chand’s Rock Garden

Resembling Mecca, this Chandigarh park is one of the finest specimens of architecture in the country. The artist named Nekchand Saini made the rock garden from a pile of garbage. The wonderful artwork here pulls tourists.

• Rose garden

One of the main attractions of Chandigarh is Zakir Hussain Rose Garden which is spread over 30 acres. Roses of more than 1600 varieties leave the effect of their enchanting fragrance and beauty in the heart and minds of tourists. Apart from roses, there are also medicinal plants here. There are also food and drink stalls which is a cool option for foodies.

• Laser valley

Laser Valley is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations of Chandigarh. It is a garland or chain of beautiful and unique gardens that attract tourists. A 3-day Carnival is held every year in Laser Valley. The Laser Valley starts from Rajendra Park and is spread over 8 kilometers. It has many gardens like Rose Garden, Shanti Kunj, Boganvellia Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrances, etc.

• Butterfly Park

The view of Butterfly Park spread over seven acres is quite panoramic. The park is dedicated to the care of butterflies. Since flowers are required for butterflies, there are many varieties of flowers such as marigold, salvia, dahlias, etc. to take a dip into the different fragrance of flowers. Apart from this, there are huge trees that provide cool breeze and shade to the tourists.

• Sukhna Lake

Shivalik Lake, built-in 1958, is a beautiful place. It is spread over 3 kilometers. It was constructed by creating a dam on the water coming down from the hills of Shivalik. Sukhna Lake is also home to many migratory birds. Here you can enjoy boating, water skiing, etc.

03. Kapurthala

Kapurthala is a major city of Punjab and an attractive tourist destination. The city was named after Nawab Kapoor Singh. Kapurthala has also been the royal capital of Raja Fateh Singh Ahluwalia. The Kapurthala city is often referred to as the ‘Paris of Punjab’. The city has beautiful buildings which are excellent examples of architecture. A number of Indo-Saracen and French-style buildings are seen in Kapurthala even today. So let’s know which places are there in Kapurthala where you can go to travel-

• Military school

In this school, former Maharaj Jagjit Singh of the princely state of Kapurthala lived, so this school is known as Maharaja Jagjit Singh. This school is a great example of architecture. This school is also known as the Jagjit Mahal. The people of Kapurthala say that the architecture of this palace is so beautiful that seeing this palace reminds us of the ”Lace of Versailles” and ”Fountainbu”. The palace has an adorable court hall which is considered to be one of the most beautiful halls in India.

• Jagatjit Club

Jagatjit Club is considered as the best place of Kapurthala from the point of view of tourism. This building is constructed in Greek style which is very attractive and the center of attraction. The palace once housed a church, then later became a cinema hall and nowadays the building houses a local club. This building, built in the middle of the city of Kapurthala, is an important destination for tourists.

• Shalimar Garden

This garden of Kapurthala always remains packed with tourists. The lush green trees and almost thousands of flowers attract tourists in this garden. You can get a feeling of peace by coming to this place away from the fugitive life. The gardens grown on red sand soil adds more beauty which fascinates the tourists. In Shalimar Garden, you can spend time sitting comfortably for hours.

Kanjali Wetland, Elysee Mahal, Gurudwara Base Sahib, Panj Mandir, and Moorish Mosque are also famous tourist places of Kapurthala. If you are living around Delhi and Haryana and are planning to go somewhere, then Kapurthala can be the best place for you to visit.

04. Ludhiana

Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab, where you can find many religious and historical places. The Ludhiana city is situated on the banks of the Sutlej River. Also, this land has played an important role in India’s independence. Traveling to Punjab cannot be called successful without visiting Ludhiana, so if you are planning to visit Punjab then do not forget to include Ludhiana in your list. There are many places to visit here that will leave you charm and attracted. Such as

• Airport Restaurant
• Lodhi Fort
• Rural Heritage Museum
• Tiger Zoo
• Punjab Agriculture University
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Wall Museum
• Phillaur Park
• Nehru Rose Garden and
• Deer Park, etc.

05. Jalandhar

Jalandhar is a very beautiful place to visit in Punjab. This place is well-known for sports item and it is also mentioned in Mahabharata. In this gorgeous city, you can visit these destinations like-

• Devi Talab Temple
• Wonderland Theme Park
• St. Mary’s Cathedral Church
• Nikku Park
• Imam Nasir Mosque
• Rangeela Punjab Haveli
• Pushpa Gujral Science City, and
• Sheetla Temple

06. Patiala

The city of Patiala is famous for Fort Mubarak which is set to be the most beautiful palace built in Sikh architecture to date. The main attraction of Qila Mubarak is the stunning mirror built in the Durbar Hall. In this hall, you can see mirrors of every shape, and color that enhances the beauty of this hall. Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib, Bahadurgarh Fort, and Mata Kali Devi Temple are also the main attraction in Patiala where you must go.

07. Bathinda

Bathinda is a suitable tourist destination to know the history of Punjab. Some monuments found in this region are 3000 BC old. Famous for its historical associations, this is the land where Guru Gobind Singh challenged and bravely fought the Mughals. Bathinda is also home to Qila Mubarak, which is still recognized as a historical site of Bathinda city. This fort has been built with small bricks and is well-known for its architecture. Tourists from all over the country come to enjoy boating at Damdama Sahib, Bathinda Lake, Massar Khana, Zoological Park, Chetak Park, Dhobi Bazaar, Pir Haji Ratan Ki Mazar, Bathinda Fork, Rose Garden, and Bathinda Lake. Apart from this, there are places like Bir Talab Zoo, Lakhi Jungle, Zoological Park, and Chetan Park to visit here.

08. Pathankot

Who does not know about Pathankot city of Punjab state! The geographical location of Pathankot has great importance to our country as it is the joining point of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. If you are going to visit here then you should not forget to visit these listed places

• Mukteshwar Temple
• Ashapurni Temple
• Kathgarh Temple
• and ancient Kali Mata Temple
• Nurpur Fort
• Ranjit Sagar Dam
• Hydraulic Research Station, and
• Historical Shahpurkandi Fort

09. Mohali

Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula together are called Tri-city. The city is also famous for the IT parks as well as IT Industries. Here are some major destinations which are most loved by tourists.

• Silvi Park
• Rose Garden
• Rock Garden
• Mataur Lake
• Sukhna Lake
• Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
• Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
• Gurudwara Nada Sahib (Gurudwara Nada Sahib)
• Gurdwara Amb Sahib
• Mansa Devi Temple

10. Ropar

Another name of Ropar is “Rupnagar”, which is one of the old cities of Punjab. There are some places here that linked this place’s connection with the Harappan civilization. Here are some of the major tourist places that you can visit.

• Anandpur Sahib
• Chamkaur Sahib
• Bhakra Nangal Dam
• Ropar Wetland
• Gurudwara Family Wichhora Sahib
• Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib
• Jateshwar Mahadev Temple

The city of Amritsar was founded in the 16th century by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ramdas Ji. The city was named after Amrit Sarovar, a sacred tank here. In 1601, Guru Ramdas Ji’s successor Guru Arjun Dev Ji developed Amritsar. Amritsar has been witness to many tragedies and traumatic events. The biggest massacre of the Indian freedom struggle took place in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.

Amritsar has been in existence for almost four and a half hundred years. Guru Ramdas laid the foundation of the Gurudwara in 1577 in the middle of a lake. It has a copper dome which was later overlaid with gold plates and was named Harmandir Sahab or Golden Temple. In the kitchen of the Golden Temple, every day 40 thousand people are fed for free.

Touirst who visit Golden Temple must visit the living example of the freedom struggle, which is a witness to the martyrdom of nearly 2000 Sikhs and Hindus. It is the Jallianwala Bagh where thousands of unarmed innocents were killed by British Brigadier General Dyer on 13 April 1919, on the occasion of Baisakhi. This incidence not only shows the brutality of British colonial rule but also changed the course of India’s history. There are still bullets left on the walls of this garden. It is here that a memorial has been built in memory of the martyrs, where a flame always lighted.

Wagah Border, a must visit the place on Amritsar tour. The border of Punjab which separates India and Pakistan. The beating retreat ceremony takes place on the Wagah border daily before sunset. The soldiers of India and Pakistan are involved in this ceremony. People from all over the country come to see the parade on the Wagah border. It is a great experience to see the parade of army personnel here.

The home to the Golden Temple is also home to the best food in the world. Everything in this city revolves around food. Amritsari Kulchas, chicken, mutton, lassi, jalebi, and many more mouth-watering dishes that are famous in Amritsar. Don’t leave the Kara Prasad of Golden temple on your way out.

The climate of Amritsar is very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Therefore tourists are advised to visit this place in the months of October and February. The climate starts warming up from April onwards and by July it starts raining.