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Punjab |
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Delhi
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Haryana
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Himachal Pradesh ||
Jammu and Kashmir ||
Punjab
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Rajasthan |
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Uttaranchal ||
Uttar Pradesh ||
Chandigarh (UT) |
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Punjab, the land of five
rivers and integrated cultural history,is a treasure trove for
an avid tourist.For this land of the great gurus not only boasts
of ancient monuments but throbs with historical embodiments.It
is no secret that whoever comes to this land of yellow fields
with blue mountains providing the romantic and picturesque
backdrop has never gone back without imbibing the essence of
Punjab.
There is no dearth of breathtaking palaces,for Punjab was the
seat of royality,as the imposing Quila Mubarak will tell you.
Museums galore and so are the religious places with the Golden
Temple offering succour to the mind and soul of any one
visiting. If you are a wild life freak, then Punjab can take you
on a tour of the sanctuaries,which are hot favourites with
migratory birds.Since this state borders Pakistan,there are two
main posts from which you can peep into the land that was once
an integral part of Punjab and experience the feelings of the
people separated by a line. The much truncated India's portion
of present Punjab is divided into three natural regions :the
Majha,the Doaba and the Malwa. Punjab, the chief wheat producing
area of the country, is the overland entry point into India. The
state is also known for its production of sports and hosiery
goods. The holiest shrine for the Sikhs is the Golden Temple in
Amritsar, so called because the dome is covered with gold leaf.
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Amritsar
Amritsar - the holy city of Sikhs, has grown from a sacred
village pond intoa spiritual temporal centre of Sikh culture.
The city gets its name from thepool-Amritsar (Pool of Nectar),
which was constructed by the fourth religiouspreceptor of the
Sikh faith. It also lies on the Asain Highway.
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Temperature (°C):
Summer- Max. 34, Min. 15
Winter- Max. 18, Min. 0
Rainfall: 59.2 cms.
Clothing: Cotton in summer and Woollen in Winter.
STD Code: 0183 |
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How to get
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Air : Amritsar is
connected by air with Delhi and Shrinagar. |
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Rail:
Amritsar is connected by rail with Delhi, Calcutta,
Bombay, Varanasi, Wagah (Attari Border) and some other
places in India. |
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Road:
Amritsar is connected by bus with Ambala, Chandigarh,
Delhi, Ferozepur, Jammu etc. Some of the road distances
are as follows:- Jammu 216 kms, Ferozepur 160 kms,
Chandigarh 235 kms, Delhi 435 kms and Wagah 29 kms. |
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Locat
Transport: Cycle Rickshaws, Taxis, City buses. |
What to see
Golden Temple, Akal Takht,
Durgiana Temple, Jallaianwala Bagh, Saragarhi Gurudwara, Tower
of Baba Atal, Academy of Fine Arts, Central Museum & S.G.Thakur
Singh Art Gallery.
Excursions
Gobindwal Sahib- 30 kms
Taran Taaran- 22 kms
Baba Bakala Gurudwara 45 kms
Ram Tirath- 10 kms
Preet Nagar- 20 kms
Amanat Khan Sarai and Hari-ke-Patten- 38 kms.
Information
Tourist Bureau,
Government of Punjab, Palace Hotel, Opposite Railway Station
Chandigarh
The city
of Chandigarh lies in the valley surrounded by Shiwalik Hills
that hem the great Himalayas. From here one can travel
northwards to the hill resorts of Shimla Kulu, Manali,
Dharmashala and Dalhousie. Chandigarh is not only the most
modern city in the country but has been planned to perfection by
the world famous French architect le Corbusier.
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Altitude: 304.8 to
365.78 metres.
Temperature (°C):
Summer- Max 37, Min 23
Winter- Max 24, Min 5.
Rainfall: 111.4 cms.
Best Season: October to March |
How to get
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Air : Indian Airlines
connect Chandigarh with Delhi, Jammu, Shrinagar and Leh.
Vayudoot Services connect Chandigarh with Delhi, Kulu and
Gaggad. |
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Rail:
Chandigarh, the terminus of Northern Railway, is connected
with Bombay, Delhi, Kalka and other major cities in India. |
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Road:
Chandigarh is connected by good motorable roads with
Amritsar 240 kms, Dehradhun 230 kms, Delhi 248 kms, Shimla
117 kms, Kulu 279 kms, Bhakra 116 kms, Kasauli 77 kms,
Jammu 380 kms. |
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Bus
Services: Regular bus services connect Chandigarh with
Amritsar, Delhi, Dharamshala, Kulu, Manali, Nangal,
Pathankot and Shimla. |
Places of
interest
The Secratariat, The Assembly & High Court, Zakir Hussain Rose
Garden (2 kms), Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Govt. Museum & Art
Gallery & Punjab University Complex, International Doll Museum,
National Gallery of Portraits.
Excursions
Pinjore Gardens (25 kms)
Bhima Devi Temple (22 kms)
Chattbir Zoo (22 kms)
Mansa Mandir / Chandi Mandir (10 kms)
Bhakra Nangal (116 kms)
Ponta Sahib (135 kms)
Naina Devi (110 kms)
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