Steeped in rich culture and history of the land, Punjab means the “Land of the Five Rivers”. This is a popular tourist destination in India and is a treasure trove of ancient monuments, cultural sites, historical structures and panoramic landscapes. Punjab in India is the place to be for any avid traveler.
Popular Festivals in Punjab
- Baisakhi in Punjab
- Lohri in Punjab
- Guru Nanak Festival in Punjab
- Hola Mohalla of Anandpur in Punjab
- Holi in Punjab
Popular Tourist Destinations in Punjab
Amritsar: Your Punjab tour will remain incomplete without visiting this city. Best known for its Golden temple, this city is considered to be the holiest of all the pilgrimage sites of Sikhs. The Akal Takht, which is the supreme governing body of Sikhism, is also present in this city.
Chandigarh: The capital city of both Punjab and Haryana, it is widely considered as the Mecca of modern architecture and planning world wide. Do not forget to visit the Capitol Complex, Secretariat, Assembly, High Court, Open Hand, City Beautiful, Garden City, Piazza, Tower of Shadows, Geometric Hill, Martyr's Memorial and Sukhna Lake during your trip to this city.
Wagah: This is the only open land point between India and Pakistan. One of the main highlights of this place is the ceremonial Changing of Guards and lowering of the respective flags at sundown. These observances are carried out religiously everyday and have their own symbolic importance.
Ludhiana: This Punjab city is the hub of hosiery and woolen goods that are exported all over the world. Due to its high quality hosiery production, Ludhiana is also known as the Manchester of India. This city also houses the world renowned Punjab Agricultural University, which organizes the Kisan Mela every year.
Patiala: This city is a gourmand’s paradise and is synonymous with sumptuous and nutritious food, warm and friendly people, colorful “parandaas”, large size Patiala peg and hand made jootis. Located in an oasis of tranquility, this city offers an idyllic country side escape, away from the hum drum of urban life. The Sports School and the Moti Bagh Palace are some of the popular tourist attractions of this city.
Jalandhar: This ancient city is an important rail and road junction.
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