Amritsar is one of the most important holy cities in India. The city has been associated with the Sikh religion since its creation. Amritsar is located on the banks of river Ravi, which flows through the city and makes it an important part of Punjab state. The city is also known as ‘Golden City’ due to its historical importance and religious significance. If you want to explore the Amritsar then book Amritsar tour package from Delhi.
Golden Temple is one of the most important places in Amritsar and thousands of people visit this place every year. The Golden Temple is a famous pilgrimage site in Amritsar, Punjab, India temple complex houses the Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple), where the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy scripture) is kept.
History of Amritsar
Amritsar was founded by Guru Arjan Dev in 1577 AD. It was named after his wife Amrita, who was a princess from Central Asia. She came to this place to meet her husband Guru Arjan Dev on his return from Kashmir. The couple stayed here for some time and later they moved to Anandpur Sahib where Guru Gobind Singh was born.
Location
The state of Punjab, India. The temple is situated on a hilltop called Harmandir Sahib, or “Golden Temple”, which is surrounded by many other historical and sacred sites. The city of Amritsar is known as the “City of Five Temples” because it has five major places of worship: the Golden Temple (Guru Mian Sahib), Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Memorial, Keshgarh Fort and Talwandi Sabo.
How To Get There
By Train
The nearest railway station to the Golden Temple is Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport (SGRD), which serves as the airport for Amritsar. Trains from various stations in India take at least 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach here. Two trains stop here: one from New Delhi and another from Chandigarh.
By Taxi
Taxis are available at the SGRD Airport, which can be booked online or offline. The fare ranges from Rs 600-900 depending on traffic conditions, time of day and distance to travel.
By Bus
Private buses run from various parts of Punjab every day to reach Amritsar city via the Haryana border town of Loni or Bhatinda. Most buses that service these routes do not stop at SGRD Airport but they usually drop passengers near the bus stand or bus stand itself instead of going straight to their destination
When To Go
The best time to visit Amritsar is during April when the city is filled with visitors from all over India. The Golden Temple and its surrounding areas are particularly crowded during this month and can be difficult to navigate. To avoid the crowds, we recommend visiting Amritsar in May or early June. This will give you a chance to explore the city at your leisure and avoid large tour groups. You can visit the Golden Temple, or attend one of many festivals held throughout May and June that commemorate Karmapa Day .and we also give you Golden temple tour package, Char Dham Yatra Tour Package from Delhi, Buddhist Tour of India.
All About Golden Temple :-
The most sacred place in all of India, it’s a must-see for every visitor to this city. The temple was built in the 16th century by Guru Ram Das who was also known as the second Guru of Sikhism. The temple is surrounded by lush green gardens and has four entrances, one for men, another for women and two for pilgrims. Inside the main sanctum is an idol of the Sikh Gyan Guru called “Guru Granth Sahib” which is marked with 24 lines of holy scripture from the Sikh holy book, “Guru Granth Sahib”. Also inside the sanctum is a marble platform where devotees sit on one side and listen to sermons from Sikh gurus while on the other side pilgrims can sit on wooden benches and meditate.
The Langar or free kitchen where people can eat free food prepared by volunteers who work at Golden Temple. This attracts many people who come just to get some food but many others believe that it’s against their religion because you’re supposed to pay for everything when you go into a place like a church or a mosque
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