THINGS TO DO IN AMRITSAR IN 2 DAYS
THINGS TO DO IN AMRITSAR IN 2 DAYS
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| Harmandir sahib |
Amritsar is a north-western city in Punjab and a major hub for cultural, commercial, and transportation in Punjab. It is also a birthplace/center of Sikhism. It is estimated that around 100,000 People visit Amritsar every day from all over the world. THINGS TO DO IN AMRITSAR IN 2 DAYS
In this blog, I will guide you through different things you
can do or various places you can visit if you have only two days in Amritsar.
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| Chandigarh railway station |
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| way to Amritsar |
How to reach Amritsar?
Amritsar is well connected with every state of India via
train, flight, and roads. The train is the least expensive approach to venture
out to Amritsar. One of the significant driving stations among Amritsar and
different states is Ambala. You can reach Ambala by train and catch any local
or express trains to Amritsar. It will take you around 4 to 5 hours to reach,
depending on the trains. Opting for a bus is also convenient, but it takes more
time than trains.
Where to stay?
There are various hotels, homestays, gurudwaras, and hostels
available, depending on your budget you can choose.
Places to visit.
- Golden temple
The Golden temple is a gurudwara
in Amritsar known as harmandir sahib or darbar sahib (abode of god). Remember
to view the golden temple at night time, because of its magnificent beauty.
Delicious Langar is served here. Serving Langar is volunteered and it serves
around 40000 to 50000 deities on daily basis. The number can rise up to 100,000
on any given occasion.
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| Golden Temple and Akal Takht |
Akal Takht is another place closer to the golden temple and
can be visited on a day, same as Harmandir sahib. It is a place where everyone
gets justice. Akal Takht is one of the five takes of Sikhism known as Akal
Bunga.
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| Langar at Golden temple |
3. Jalianwala bagh
Jalianwala Bagh is one of the closest
tourist places to the golden temple. This place has built in the memory of
those who died here on 13th April 1919. You can witness the bullet marks on the
wall and many such elements here.
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| Jalianwala bagh |
4. Wagah border
Wagah Border is an army outpost
on the INDO-PAK border. Amritsar is only 32 km away from Pakistan. You can
visit the Wagah border and watch the parade. The best time to visit is before 3
pm. Mobile phones and cameras are allowed to carry, whereas anything covered or
any kind of bag is not permitted. THINGS TO DO IN AMRITSAR IN 2 DAYS
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image source: wagah border |
These are the places closest to each other where you can
give an equal and sufficient amount of time and enjoy the ambiance, Instead of
rushing into things to see everything in one day.
While visiting these places, do not forget to visit local
markets and buy a memoir in the form of artifacts, apparel, and food items.
Items such as papad, achar, statues, Phulkari embroidery work textiles,
Pakistani juttis, handicrafts, dry fruits, carpets. You can consult locals as
well if you are really into buying something unique.
What to eat?
While you are hustling, do not forget to fill your stomach
with some Punjabi delicacies and savor each bite. Amritsari kulchhe, (stuffed
puffed maida roti cooked in tandoor), Pindi chhole with puri (Chickpea cooked
in dark spicy gravy). Jalebi and Lassi ‘Tusīṁ pajāba ā'ē hō atē lasī dī kōśiśa
nahīṁ kītī?’ (you came to Punjab and haven't tried lassi?) Along with these
delicacies try some regional dishes in roadside dhabas. Most of the dhabbas
have some of the specialty, you just have to dig into it (make sure to have
extra time to hunt such restaurants and dhabbas).
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| Image source Amritsari kulcha |
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| Image source:lassi |
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