Amritsar Tours
Amritsar - or the 'city of nectar' welcomes you to come and spend a peaceful holiday with your loved ones. Once a dense forest, Amritsar was sanctified by Guru Nanakji who blessed a local herd boy to preach the tenets of Sikhism to his fellowmen; who grew up to be the first 'granthi' of the famous Har Mandir Sahib or the Golden Temple that was constructed by Guru Arjan Devji in the center of Amrit Sarovar.
It is believed that Lord Buddha during his travels stopped here and prophesied that the region would gain fame as a religious center.
Take a dip in the holy Amrit Sarovar that though is a man-made tank, is considered to be very sacred by the Sikhs. Be enamored with the superbly built Har Mandir Sahib with domes made of pure gold on Amritsar tours.
Destination India Tourism packages for Amritsar tours arrange for you to tour Ram Bagh, the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singhji. Attractive watercourses, pavilions and fountains add to the scenic splendor of this historic Amritsar tour attraction.
Pay homage at Ram Tirath on Amritsar tours. Ram Tirath a holy place that is associated with the legendary sage Valmiki who is supposedly the author of the great Indian epic, Ramayana.
Travel to the Wagah Border and enjoy an excursion to Tarn Taran, a sacred place of worship that has great significance while on Amritsar tours. According to popular belief lepers get cured if they can swim across this holy tank.
Visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh on Amritsar tours and see the memorial of thousands of women and children who died during a British raid during the Quit India Movement.
An important center of India's textile industry, Amritsar has a lot to offer a history seeker and the eager tourist.
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