Amritsar

Place To Visit

1. Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib): This is the holiest Sikh shrine that stands out due to its magnificent golden structure and peaceful environment. The temple complex also houses Akal Takht and the Sikh Museum of Sikh history.
2. Jallianwala Bagh: A historic garden which is a memorial for the 1919 massacre with preserved bullet marks and a museum giving an account of the tragic incident.
3. Wagah Border: This Indian-Pakistan border crossing is world-renowned for its daily flag-lowering ceremony. It’s an exuberant patriotic occasion that attracts many visitors.
4. Partition Museum: Stocked with relics, pictures and individual accounts it chronicles the story of Partition in 1947.
5. Durgiana Temple: An Indian Hindu temple similar to Golden Temple dedicated for goddess Durga having intricate designs on it along with holy water reservoirs.
6. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum: This display centre keeps objects associated with his rule plus Punjab past within what used to be his summer palace.
7. Gobindgarh Fort: Historical fort converted into cultural hotspot providing sound and light shows

Famous Food

1.  Amritsari Kulcha: A bread, sometimes filled with spiced potatoes; it is served with chole (chickpea curry) and a tangy tamarind chutney.
2. Chole Bhature: This is a popular dish that has spicy chickpeas with deep-fried bread.
3. Lassi: This is a traditional Punjabi drink made from yoghourt which can either be sweet or salty.
4. Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag: A plate of maize flatbread and mustard greens curry yet this is among the main dishes in Punjab.
5. Amritsari Fish: This fried fish dish is marinated with gram flour and spices. Its crispy texture makes it famous for Amritsar’s crispy fish fry.
6. Paneer Tikka: Grilled cubes of marinated cottage cheese served with mint chutney on the side.

Famous Restaurants

1. Kesar Da Dhaba: It was established in 1916, one of the best vegetarian dhabas known for dal makhani, paratha thali among other dishes on their menu since then till today.
2. Bharawan Da Dhaba: Another historical restaurant offering various kinds of North Indian cuisine, including the renowned Amritsari kulcha and chole bhature combo plate..
3. Beera Chicken House: Tandoori chicken at Beera Chicken House tastes heavenly as do other non-vegetarian delicacies cooked in Punjabi style that they serve here.
4. Makhan Fish and Chicken Corner: They are known to provide different types of meat dishes especially for those who love Amritsari fish or tandoori chicken meals..
5. Brothers’ Dhaba :The place serves authentic Punjabi food such as Chole Bhature, lassi and thalis amongst others..
6. Crystal Restaurant : It offers mixtures of Indian Cuisine plus Chinese.