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Amritsar Tour packages

Popularly believed to have been laid in 1574, the Amritsar tour package is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in India due to the existence of several religious sites. It actually offers a host sightseeing options that are considered as some of the best tourist attractions in Amritsar.

The various tourist attractions in Amritsar are discussed as follows:

Golden Temple:
Also called Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple was laid by Guru Ram Das in the 14th century. It is acclaimed as one of the holiest sites of the Sikhs. It has four doorways and gorgeously decorated arches.Visit the reflecting influences of both Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, the temple standing in the middle of a tank, exudes tremendous architectural brilliance which draws the attention of numerous tourists around the globe. Although principally a pilgrimage spot for the Sikhs, it is visited by people of all religions and proves to be one of the greatest tourist attractions in Amritsar on your tour to India.
 

Jalianwala Bagh:
Sited near the Golden Temple, it bears testimony to the disaster called Jallianwala Bagh Massacre at the time of the rule of the British Raj. A congregation, attended by several Punjabis on the occasion of Baisakhi (New Year) celebrations on 13 April 1919 was set on fire by General Dyer. Till date it serves as one of the greatest tourist attractions in Amritsar.

Durgiana Mandir:
Located close to the Golden Temple, this temple, modeled in the style of the Golden Temple, is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. However, it also offers prayers to deities of Lakshmi and Narayana. It was built in the 16th century AD, the temple stands in the center of a lake.

Baba Atal Rai Tower:
It was situated not far from the main town, Baba Atal Rai Tower is believed to have been the place where Guru Har Gobind died. Christened after the son of Guru Har Gobind, this nine-storey building gives you a panoramic view from the top. The first floor of the tower preserves some of the trinkets that bear associations to Guru Nanak's life and his teachings.
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Wagah Border:
Literally defining the Indo-Pakistan border, Wagah is just 28 km from the main town of Amritsar. The 'change of guards ceremony' at sunset draws a good many spectators.

Weekend Trips/Excursions:
Tarn Taran:

Situated at 25 km from Amritsar, Tarn Taran houses a sacred tank which is believed to have healing powers. Here it has a Gurudwara as well which was built by
Guru Arjan Dev in AD 1768.

Also excursions to Gobindwal Sahib, Amanat Khan Serai, Baba Bakala and Dharamshala from Amritsar can be highly rewarding.

Events and Festivals:
Baisakhi and Guru Nanak Jayanti are two of the most important festivals that are celebrated in Amritsar.

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