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Hotels In Amritsar
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The most important pilgrimage of Sikhs, Amritsar is located at a
distance of around 234 km from Chandigarh, the capital city of
Punjab. Apart from being a major pilgrimage, Amritsar is also a
major market of agricultural products. Being in the center of one
of the most developed it is not only a pilgrimage but also one of
the most fertile lands in India producing wheat grain, sugarcane
and cotton. It is also a major centre of trade, transportation,
and manufacturing units. There are chemical and textile industries
also, making Amritsar one of the important cities of India.
Tourist Attractions
The Golden Temple
The Golden Temple in the heart of Amritsar is the most
important pilgrimage of not only the Sikhs all over the world, but
also believers of other religions, as the doors of the Gurdwara
are always open for everyone irrespective of their religion, caste
and creed. |
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Hari Mandir
Hari Mandir, situated inside the Golden Temple complex
is a 52-meter, square-based structure. Inside the Temple, the Guru
Granth Sahib (holy book of the Sikhs) is placed on a palanquin set
with emeralds, rubies and diamonds. |
Akal Takht
Akal Takht is the headquarter of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak
Committee or the Sikh Parliament. It is also the place where Guru
Granth Sahib is kept during the night.
Guru Ka Langar
The langar (community kitchen) at the Golden Temple is another
major attraction. Here volunteers prepare free meals for thousands
of people everyday and everyone is offered the food.
Jalianwallah Bagh
Jalianwallah Bagh is another historical place at a
distance of five minutes from the Golden temple, where the martyrs
of the AD 1919 massacre are immortalized. Here a Martyr's Gallery
is maintained now, where one can go and pay homage to those who
lost their lives in one of the worst carnages of its times.
Other Travel Attractions
Baba Atal Rai Tower is located at a little distance
from the Golden temple. This nine-storied building is named after
the son of Guru Har Gobind. At Ram Bagh is the Maharaja Ranjit
Singh Museum where miniatures belonging to the 19th century can be
seen. Durgiana Temple is in the vicinity of Golden Temple and
houses Hindu Goddess Durga. Mata Lal Devi Temple is dedicated to a
woman saint Lal Devi where thousands of childless women come
wishing a child. Ram Tirath is located just outside the city of
Amritsar where one can get a glimpse of statues illustrating
scenes from the Ramayana.
Hotels
There are enough decent accommodation options in Amritsar
and the scene is getting better every passing day. There are a
number of star category hotels catering to the needs of tourists
coming to explore Amritsar or interesting in exploring the scenic
region around.
Hotel Reservations
India Tourism will book hotels in Amritsar for you
depending on the budget you can afford. India Tourism is a part of
Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd., a leading inbound tour operator to India
and maintains very good professional relationship with all the
major hotel chains and independent properties in India including
Amritsar. It helps us in offering you competitive hotel tariffs.
Four Star Hotels in Amritsar
Mohan International Hotel
M K Hotel
Three Star Hotels in Amritsar
Hotel Ritz Plaza
Hotel Royal Castle
Two Star Hotels in Amritsar
Hotel Astoria
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Other Hotels in Amritsar
Hotel C.J. International
Grand Hotel
Government Hotels in Amritsar
Hotel Suncity Towers |
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