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The Golden Temple and Border Closing Ceromonys
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Not too much else in this town
In a nutshell
A must see in India
Visit to Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.
mittoo Says: On Sunday(3-3-2013) strolled around the Golden Complex area and made my way towards the "Jallianwala Bagh". situated in the same vicinity. As a student of History had read and memorized the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy and its association to the Indian freedom movement since...
Wagah Border Ceremony (Pakistan/India Border)
Donna_in_India Says: About 30 kms outside of Amritsar is the only road crossing to Pakistan. It is known by the Pakistan name, Wagah Border. The Indian name is Attari. Although traffic between the two countries has stopped a couple of hours prior, each day around sunset thousands of Indians,...
An Emotional Visit to Jallianwala Bagh
Donna_in_India Says: Jallianwala Bagh is one of the most historical spots of India. April 13, 1919 was Baisakhi when Sikhs celebrated both the first day of the new year and the anniversary of the founding of the khalsa in 1699. Some 20,000 Indians had gathered to peacefully protest the Rowlatt...
Donna_in_India Says: The Golden Temple - also known as the Hari Mandir or "Temple of God" - is the holiest shrine of the Sikh faith. All Sikh temples have four entrances to symbolize an egalitarian welcome to all castes. The main entrance to the Golden Temple complex is through the Hall Bazaar...
Buildings/Shrines of the Golden Temple Complex
Donna_in_India Says: The Golden Temple is without a doubt the most beautiful building within the temple complex. However, there are several other important - and beautiful - buildings and shrines within the complex.Guru Ram Das Langar - The building under the 2 minarets is the temple's communal...
davidjo Says: The Golden Temple of the Sikhs is very special and you should spend some time there as it should give you a very special feeling of calmness, especially when you sit upstairs and observe the three musicians who are playing down below. One musician is playing the tabla,...
Liatris1 Says: We washed our feet and hands, covered our heads and walked excited inside the temple complex. Inside there is a large water tank, and in the middle of the water tank a temple, covered in gold, connected by a golden bridge that is full of people all the time. We stood in the...
Welcome Heritage Ranjit's SVAASA
1 Review and 176 Opinions The only SPA and heritage hotel in the city. Indeed the only one in the state of Punjab. Beautifully...
2 Reviews and 163 Opinions We had a fantastic stay in March, 2010 in this lovely Hotel very close to Golden Temple. The food &...
Temptation Restaurant: You won't get better Continental food & Sizzlers
navraj Says: I happened to visit Amritsar and had food at Temptation Restaurant. The ambience was good and restaurant was clean although construction was going on for a basement and an extension. Staff was cordial and the knew the menu thoroughly as they could answer the questions...
Langar Hall inside of the Golden Temple Complex: Langar (Free Meal) in the Golden Temple Complex
MikeySoft Says: Do not miss the Langar when you are at the Golden Temple.I wasn't sure if I should put this under Restaurants, Things to Do, or Local Customs. I decided to put it under Local Customs because it is more then a place to eat or a thing to do, it is a custom of the Sikhs to feed...
The Gold Temple: The Gold Temple at Night.
MikeySoft Says: Be sure to visit the Gold Temple after night, It is a different atmosphere and less crowded.You can go after you return from the Pakistan Border flags lowering ceremony if you have limited time.Please rate this tip and my others if you find them interesting, useful, or like...
mittoo Says: There are numerous "Cycle-Rickshaw" taxis in Amritsar. Some of the cycle-rickshaw peddlers dress themselves in the typical Sikh Khals attire and look majestic in their clothing wwith the traditional sword strapped to their side. Cycle-Rickshaws are the cheapest and most...
Walking, Cycle and Auto Rickshaws.
MikeySoft Says: We walked to many places but also took Auto and cycle rickshaws to several places. Make sure you agree on the price before you go. The normal price is a lot cheaper then the asking price. After a while, you get to know what a fair price is. Please rate this tip and my others...
Langar (Free Lunch) in the Golden Temple Complex
MikeySoft Says: Do not miss the Langar when you are at the Golden Temple.I wasn't sure if I should put this under Restaurants, Things to Do, or Local Customs. I decided to put it under Local Customs because it is more then a place to eat or a thing to do, it is a custom of the Sikhs to feed...
MikeySoft Says: One custom is eating the sweet past inside the Golden Temple Complex. I was offered it several times and finally tried it at the Golden Temple in the center of the pond.An additional custom was to drink some of the water from the pond. I know people swim it in and it may not...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.4. Don't flash jewelry or large sums of money.5. Never pay for anything upfront - including...
Travelling with Infants/Toddlers...
Donna_in_India Says: Indians adore children and you will see (and hear) children all over - at all times - of the day and night. So your children will be welcomed warmly. But if your infant/toddler is new to travelling or is not a good traveller, India may not be the best place to visit. As...
Donna_in_India Says: You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with humans and there is less chance they will bother you.The monkeys that have been fed by humans are more likely to...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Within India dial 100 or 108 for police.2. Within India dial 101 or 108 for medical or fire emergency.3. Be aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity/packages, etc. to police.4. Although it is common in India, do not offer bribes. If anyone asks for a...
Meeting local people in the Punjab
MikeySoft Says: As we drove through Punjab for our next dentations, we stop and started to talk to some friendly local people. They invaded us into there home. This was an unexpected and wonderful experience.This is one of the great advantages of using a car with driver.
AMRITSAR-GOLDEN TEMPLE N THINGS TO DO
Sunjay Says: Hey Melanie, There are regular flights, but if you wanna save some money then the Shatabdi Express is brilliant, I have traveled on it many times without any problems (Amritsar is my ancestral town n I am of Indian descent), it takes around 6 hrs with 5 halts. Get details...
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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...
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...
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...
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......
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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