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Amritsar

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274,776,47

Jalandhar

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5,11,16

Patiala

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3,4,3

Atari

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13,50,0

Hoshiarpur

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1,0,0

Pro

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  Nice people,lovely sights,colouful,historic 


Con

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  Heat, Pollution 


In a nutshell

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  A fantastic place to visit. 

 

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Amritsar  

Welcome Heritage Ranjit's SVAASA

 1 Review and 117 Opinions  The only SPA and heritage hotel in the city. Indeed the only one in the state of Punjab. Beautifully... 

 Hotels in Amritsar

Patiala  

Hotel Dhillon Residency

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 Hotels in Patiala

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Jalandhar's Best Hotels

Jalandhar's Best Hotels, State of Punjab

 Sunjay Says:  I’ve stayed in The Maya Hotel (60-80$), which is amidst the main commercial area n Govt. Offices, I would recommend it The more expensive Radisson (100$ plus)... 

 Hotels in State of Punjab

From Delhi to Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar

From Delhi to Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar, State of Punjab

 bnanno Says:  Travelling from Delhi to Punjab.The best way is by the daily Shatabdi Express, which is the fastest and most comfortable way of getting from Delhi to Ludhiana/... 

 Transportation in State of Punjab

The Golden Temple

The Golden Temple, State of Punjab

 Gurdeep Says:  If your ever in the state of Punjab in India you must visit the holy sikh city of Amritsar. It holds the most treasured temple of the sikhs. Its beautiful and... 

 Things to Do in State of Punjab

Chilli Picking!

Chilli Picking!, State of Punjab

 Kaplangh Says:  Theres alot of fields in Punjab, you may come to see, and well there is nothing better then coming back from a walk with buckets full of of red hot chilli's!... 

 Off The Beaten Path in State of Punjab

Bow and hold your palms together instead of shakin

Bow and hold your palms together instead of shakin, State of Punjab

 DG1272 Says:  The female Punjabis do not like to be met with a kiss on the cheek. It is customary for people to place their arm around the back of the person and... 

 Local Customs in State of Punjab

Trains

Trains, State of Punjab

 DG1272 Says:  Be careful when using the trains. Whilst they are cheap the buying of tickets can be a bit of a nightmare. Try to book in advance if you can but if not prepare... 

 Transportation in State of Punjab

Visit Temples in the area

Visit Temples in the area, State of Punjab

 DG1272 Says:  The Temples provide an insight into the Sikh religion and the generosity of the people. Of particluar interest is the Golden Temple in Amritsar but there are... 

 Things to Do in State of Punjab

Sikh Gurpurbs

Sikh Gurpurbs, State of Punjab

 SmileyLeSa Says:  The birthday celebrations of the Sikh Gurus are known as Gurpurbs. Its usually a celebration that lasts for three days. The day before the birthday a religious... 

 Favorites in State of Punjab

Khyber: Chandigarh

Khyber: Chandigarh, State of Punjab

 Pneuma Says:  I think it is in Sector 35 or sector 17.Nice place and good food. The biryani.Try the chicken tikka. 

 Restaurants in State of Punjab

Ritz Plaza is definately worth staying in.: Amritsar hotel

Ritz Plaza is definately worth staying in.: Amritsar hotel, State of Punjab

 Pneuma Says:  I stayed at the Ritz Plaza and would definately recommend it. It's a decent 4 star hotel. A lot of foreigners. Their coffee shop is also really nice. 

 Hotels in State of Punjab

Sightseeing

Sightseeing, State of Punjab

 Pneuma Says:  In amritsar, I would definately recommend the Golden temple. Going there and not seein the temple is stupidity.Also, you can go 30kms ahead and see the border... 

 Things to Do in State of Punjab

Jalianwala Bagh

Jalianwala Bagh, State of Punjab

 swaraj Says:  The Jallianwala Bagh massacre represents a major turning point in India's struggle for independence. ln the early 1900s, nationalism was on the rise in india... 

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 I stayed at the Ritz Plaza and would definately recommend it. It's a decent 4 star hotel. A lot of foreigners. Their coffee shop is also really nice. 

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Popular Destinations in State of Punjab

  1. Amritsar
  2. Jalandhar
  1. Patiala
  2. Atari
  3. Hoshiarpur

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  would really love to see some bhangra. I know all punjabi dance like this and would love to see it and join in somewhere less... 

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A: Punjabi weddings are normally solemnised around noon (don't ask me why ;-). The groom mounts a horse from his residence and proceeds to the bride's place (unless it's too... 

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Fields of Gold

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 I visited Punjab recently. I travelled by car from chandigardh to amritsar,passing jalandar,ludiana etc.Its one of the finest states in India.Its colourful,prosperous and lively. Oh yes and very... 

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Trips to the Punjab

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 Just returned from my fourth visit to the Punjab. Picking up some of the language now and getting around on my own without too much difficulty. Will be returning in October 2005. 

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welcome to punjab

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 Shining in the morning light, the gilded splendor of its paneling and big dome and small minarets, this temple is a fairy world palace to the devotees of the Sikh faith. Certainly, the first look... 

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Punjab, India

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 The state of Punjab is situated in the northwest section of India. It is bordered by Pakistan on the west, the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Himachal Pradesh on its northeast and...... 

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India

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