Amritsar is a city in the Indian state of Punjab and is also known as the “heart of Punjab”. One of the major reasons why tourists always yearn to travel to Amritsar is the Golden Temple that is houses. The Golden Temple is a symbol of the spiritual and religious pride of the Sikh people. To catch insights of all the places that Amritsar awaits you for, pay a visit by booking an exclusive Amritsar Tour Package at Bene Holidays.
What is the best time to plan a tour to Amritsar?
If you are decisive to plan a holiday to Amritsar, then the best time that you can fetch is from the month of September to December and again from February to March when the weather remains pleasant for sightseeing. January has a sudden fall in the temperature that even reaches 5 degrees and summers are too hot that reach a maximum of 40 degrees in the month of June and July.
How to reach Amritsar?
If you are likely to board a flight to travel to Amritsar, then Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is the nearest airport that is connected to all the major cities both in India and abroad.
If you opt train to reach Amritsar, then there are direct trains from all the major cities that drop you to the Amritsar Railway Station.
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Places to Explore in Amritsar
There are a large number of sightseeing places in Amritsar that you cannot get tired of. Here are some major attractions to spot!
1. Golden Temple: This Gurudwara is the cultural and religious ensemble of the Sikh community that holds the shrine of Sri Harmandir Sahib or Swarna Mandir. It was designed by Guru Arjan Sahib followed by its foundation laid by Muslim Saint Hazrat Mian Mir Ji in the year 1588.
2. Wagah Border: Lying 28 km away from the city center, the Wagah Border is the road border lying between India and Pakistan. It is a major tourist attraction that is utmost popular for the flag ceremony that is conducted by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers.
3. Jallianwala Bagh: This place holds great historical importance that marked the Indian fight for Independence. This is a public garden that was established in the year 1951 that holds national importance for it was established by the Government of India.
4. Gurudwara Mata Kaulan: At 2 km distance from the city center, Gurudwara Mata Kaulan is located in a reservoir named Kaulan. Kaulan was the believer who got punished by the patriarchs!
5. The Partition Museum: This is the first museum in the entire world that holds the evidence of the millions of people who had gone through and suffered the consequences of the bloody partition.
6. Dukh Bhanjani Ber Tree: You will catch hold of this tree at a 2 km distance from the city centre. This basically means the reliever of pains and sorrows of the human mind and heart that makes it the most sacred tree of Amritsar holding many healing histories.
Why Should You Opt for Bene Holidays for an Amritsar Tour Package?
Bene Holidays is a reputed and experienced travel agency that has been operating in serving its both domestic and international clients since its inception in 1995. An Amritsar Tour Package allows you to keep aside your worries and enjoy your holiday to the fullest as all the bookings of tickets, accommodation, sightseeing transfers and travels and eateries are all covered by Bene Holidays without putting a daunt on you pertaining to budget or time!