Amritsar is a city in Punjab,India near border with Pakistan. Atmritsar is most famous for the GoldenTemple or Harmandir Sahib, the holiest gurdwara in Sikh religion. The city is also known for its wooden chessboards and chess pieces manufacturing industry. The city is infamous for the JallianwalaBagh massacre on Baisakhi, April 13, 1919, in which more than 1300 people died. Well connected road, rail and air the city is open for tourist through out the year.The city is an important education hub and houses numerous schools and colleges.
There are numerous places to visit for tourist including Punjab State War Heroes’ Memorial & Museum, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, as well as adda Pind, Gobindgarh Fort, RamBagh palace and Maharaja RanjitSingh Museum. The tourist visiting the city must try out the Kulcha a local delicacy. The golden temple is a must visit for tourist where food is served 24 hrs a day.The city is well known for numerous other religious places belonging to other religion. The tourist can buy numerous items of value made from leather including shoes. Tourist can also visit the Atari station last station of India. Visiting Amritsar is a great experience for tourist.
