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Outside of the main entrance running along the complex wall are several shops selling all kinds of souvenirs such as photo's, paintings, ornaments and even knives, swords and shields which will raise a few eyebrows when going through customs!
Written May 5, 2007
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Shopping in Amritsar is a memorable experience. The market places the lanes, the bazaars, the squares, the plazas-hum with activity. The main shopping areas are the Hall Bazar, Katra Jaimal Singh and Lawrence Road. The city offers traditional souvenirs along with modern brandwear at all locations.
What to buy: The main attraction however is the woolens, carpets and blankets, besides juttis and embroidered stuff. The bazaars of Amritsar offer a colourful range of traditional and modern wares from carpets, durries, kites, fireworks, bangles, shawls to cut-glass and woolen textiles.
Written Jul 26, 2006
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99% of the world's wooden chess is made in Amritsar ! This must be surprising but its a fact. Goto Focal Point (industrial Area) and you'll find many small houses who make chess.
What to buy: Wooden Chess, Camel Bone Chess, Artistic Chess, Chess Boards, Chess Boxes
What to pay: from Rs. 50 to Rs. 3000 depending on the size, art and wood you choose
Written Apr 19, 2006
Address: Focal Point, Industrial area
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What to buy: If you are visiting the Golden Temple you will need to ensure that you cover your head.
Street sellers sell bandanas outside the temple at cheap prices. Take your pick of the exoticically coloured scarves.
What to pay: A few Rupees
Written Nov 27, 2005
Address: os Golden Temple
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What to buy: An orange golden temple banadana, one for yourself and then a whole bunch for friends, they are a great gift at only 10 Rupees each!
Written May 18, 2005
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Inside the Golden Temple has many shops that sells souvenirs, here's a photo contributed by l_joo.
Written Jul 29, 2004
Address: Golden Temple
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Inside the Golden Temple has many shops that sells souvenirs, here's a photo contributed by l_joo.
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Q: I am visiting amritsar in next week. I remember one of my punjabi friends had told me about shops near golden temple which stitch...
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A place where men's hair must be covered I did not realize the hair covering regulation until halfway into the temple when a guard in uniform called me from behind. He pointed his finger at my head...
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Amritsar is located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, not too far from the Pakistan border. Amritsar means "The Pool Of The Nectar Of Immortality" and is so named for the sacred pool in the...
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Amritsar, One of my favorite places in India
Amritsar is one of my favorite places in India. Partly because it was near the beginning of my 38 day trip and I was not worn out yet, but mostly because the people were very friendly and did not have...
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Long ago, the present city of Amritsar was dense forest with a pool in it. Several villages fringed the forest. Many legendary and mythological references are attached to this land. It is said that......
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Where will you find a city which offers free food and free accomodation? The city of Golden Temple - a wonder in itself! The city of Jallianwala Bagh - speaks the history of India even...
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