Historically, Amritsar –Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the second-most populous city in Punjab. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district and is located in the Majha region of Punjab. Amritsar is famous for The Golden Temple, this is the place for which tourists attracts to come in Amritsar. Amritsar has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for HRIDAY – Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of Government of India. Amritsar is home to Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as “the Golden Temple,” which is one of Sikhism’s most spiritually significant and most-visited Gurudwaras of Amritsar. The city is also known for its wooden chessboards and chess pieces manufacturing industry.
Amritsar is the second-largest city and district of Punjab. It is also one of the fastest growing cities of Punjab. In the mid 1980s the city was famous for its textile industry. After the 1984 Sikh riots Amritsar faces decrement in Industrial growth but there are still many textile mills present in the city. Now, it is famous for its Pashmina Shawls, Woolen Clothes, Blankets, etc. You can reach Amritsar easily by road, rail or by air. The Amritsar Airport facilitates flights for all States Around the country. The Railway Station also features all train routes from Amritsar and many states are connected directly to Amritsar. Buses reach Amritsar from various cities as well as states which makes easy for anyone to reach Amritsar. Many Taxi services provide Meerut to Amritsar Taxi Service, Meerut to Chopta Taxi Service, Meerut to manali taxi service, Etc.
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FAMOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN AMRITSAR:
- The Golden Temple
- Wagah Border Ceremony
- Partition Museum
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Baba Atal Tower
- Ram Bagh Gardens
- Khalsa College
- Gobindgarh Fort
- Shri Durgiana Mandir
- Guru Ke Mahal
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
- Gurudwara Bibeksar Sahib
- Khair-ud-Din Masjid
- Akal Takht
TOP RESTAURANTS IN AMRITSAR:
- Kava Grill and Lounge
- Charming Chicken
- Haveli
- Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchain Wale
- Chatter Box Amritsar
- Kulcha Land
- Shahi Qila
- Bade Bhai ka Brothers Dhaba
- Brother’s Amritsari Dhaba
- Crystal Restaurant
- Kesar Da Dhaba
TOP HOTELS IN AMRITSAR:
- Fairfield by Marriott
- Welcome Hotel
- Lemon Tree Hotel
- Courtyard Amritsar
- Ramanda by Wyndham
- Golden Sarovar Portico
- Regenda Central
- Hotel Savera Grand
- Hyatt Regency
- Radission Blu Hotel
- Park Inn
- Hotel Hong Kong Inn
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