BAG PACK TO AMRITSAR

Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe. Amritsar known as Ambarsar and historically known as Ramdaspur is located in the Punjab state of India. Gradually, the village developed and came to be known as Chakk Ram Das which finally became Amritsar that literally translates to pool of nectar.

 

Amritsar is a very beautiful city in Punjab. The fragrance of the soil of Punjab is quite attractive. Amritsar is a historic city of the sikh community.My experience in Amritsar city was very memorable. Amritsar has a glimpse of both the village and the city, which is quite charming.Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib , Jallianwala Bagh ,Shaheedi Kuan, Wagha Border are the sights of Amritsar city.We are all aware of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It was quite a shameful incident in the British era that happened to our Hindu brothers.This Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib will always remind us of the fourth Guru of the Sikh community, Guru Ramdas Singh Ji and the fifth Guru Arjun Dev Singh Ji Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib also known as GOLDEN TEMPLE .The Wagah border, which has now been renamed as Attari Border, is a very important place to visit in Amritsar.The Attari border is a place where the patriotism of every Indian begins to emerge.The Wagah border ceremony began in 1959. Who is known as the Beating Retreat ceremony. During this ceremony, the border is formally closed and flags of both the countries are honorably lowered.Thousands of Indian patriots sing patriotic songs and shout patriotic slogans there.A true patriot must go here once in a lifetime.These are some memories that I would like to share with you about my memorable trip to Amritsar. 

Specialty: Shawls, carpets, dress materials, electronics, phulkari embroidery work textiles, Pakistani juttis, saris, Chinese lamps, dry fruits, imitation jewellery, food items, handicrafts, woollen garments, sweaters and Pashmina shawls are among the best things to buy in Amritsar from here.

We could say food is the second-biggest attraction here, after the Golden Temple.Amritsari kulcha, amritsari chole , lassi, aam papad,kulfi, kali dal, all these are the best food in amritsar . 

The temple - which is also known as Darbar Sahib - is in the city of Amritsar which was founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das with the fifth, Guru Arjan designing the temple. The temple started to be built in 1581 with the first version of the temple taking eight years.

 

                 JALLIANWALA BAGH 

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919, when Acting Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered troops of the British Indian Army to fire their rifles into a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab, killing at least 400 people including men and women. Over 1,000 people were injured.

On Sunday, 13 April 1919, Dyer, convinced a major insurrection could take place, banned all meetings. This notice was not widely disseminated, and many villagers gathered in the Bagh to celebrate the important Indian festival of Baisakhi, and peacefully protest the arrest and deportation of two national leaders, Satyapal and Saifuddin Kitchlew. Dyer and his troops entered the garden, blocking the main entrance behind them, took up position on a raised bank, and with no warning opened fire on the crowd for about ten minutes, directing their bullets largely towards the few open gates through which people were trying to flee, until the ammunition supply was almost exhausted.

                     WAGAH BORDER 

               

The purpose of "Wagah Border Ceremony" is to formally close the border  for the night and take-off the National Flag of both nations. ... The wagah border Ceremony is a military practice carried out by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. This ceremony is organised every day since 1959.

How to Reach - The Amritsar Railway Station connects the city to almost all major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Agra, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chandigarh. A train journey from Delhi to Amritsar takes about 6 hours.

Raja Sansi International Airport located in the city of Amritsar makes it possible for all to get regular flights all throughout the day. It connects the city with several important cities of the country as well as the world.