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Punjab Tourist Attractions | Punjab Tourist Places
The most important tourist center in the state is Amritsar with its Golden Temple. This temple is considered to be the holiest of all the pilgrimages of Sikhism and houses Akal Takht, the supreme governing body of Sikhism.
The Jalianwallah Bagh is a small park in the city where many
pilgrims were massacred by the British police in the year 1919.
Wagah is the only open land point between India and Pakistan.
The Changing
of Guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony at sundown are great
tourist attractions and have their own symbolic importance.
Ludhiana is famous for its hosiery and woolen goods and products from
Ludhiana are exported all over the world.
For its production of hosiery, Ludhiana
is also known as the Manchester of India. It also boasts of the world famous
Punjab Agricultural University, which organizes the Kisan Mela every Year. Nearby
is Killa Raipur, which is famous for its Rural Olympics.
Patiala is famous for its healthy food, loving people, wonderful parandaas,
exciting Patiala peg and jootis. Easily accessible and well maintained, Patiala
is a place that would give one the much-needed tranquility far from urban chaos.
The Sports School and the Moti Bagh Palace are some of the places that one must
visit to get a clear picture of the past of the state.
If
Varanasi symbolizes the spirit of ancient India, then Chandigarh
is its city of 'today'. It is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
The city is considered to be a Mecca of modern architecture and planning all over the world. What makes Chandigarh extraordinary is the fact that within four decades, a barren landscape has been transformed into a modern and model human habitation.
The making of a new city is like inventing a new tomorrow. And Chandigarh succeeds in ushering in a new dawn. The major attractions of this city are the Capitol Complex, Secretariat, Assembly, High Court, Open Hand, City Beautiful, Garden City, Piazza
Tower of Shadows, Geometric Hill, Martyr's Memorial, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Rose Garden, Garden of Tranquility, Garden of Rare Plants, Garden of Annuals, Bougainvillea Garden
Botanical Garden,
Garden of Aromatic Plants, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Evolution
of Life, and international Dolls Museum.
Jalandhar is an ancient city but not much of its evidence is left now.
Today, it is a major rail and road junction and an army cantonment.
The Yadavendra Gardens 24 kilometers on the Shimla road at Pinjore has
charming Mughal style terraced lawns, flower beds, fountains, water channels
and airy pavilions enclosed by high walls swathed in the mauve and magenta bougainvillea.
Ludhiana:
It is one of the most important towns of the state and is home to a number of attractions. For the shopping enthusiasts, it is a dream destination as it houses a number of fine shopping malls offering a wide variety of apparels.
The Punjab Agricultural University is a globally famous university that conducts a fair called Kisan Mela ( Farmer’s fair ) each year.
Qila Mubarak:
It is also known as Patiala Fort and was first built as a mud fort or Kachi Garhi. There is a Darbar Hall which has been converted into a mini museum where rare arms and armors like a sword of Nadir Shah are stored.
A number of precious pieces of art are also on display, like the exquisite chandeliers. If you are interested in the arms and ammunition of the medieval and early modern ages, then you must visit the Cannon Park which is located within the premises of this massive fort.
Art Gallery at Sheesh Mahal:
The museums and art galleries occupy an important place among the tourist attractions in Punjab and you can pay visit to the art gallery at Sheesh Mahal in the Patiala city.
This art gallery houses a rare collection of miniature paintings and paintings of Kangra, Rajasthan and Patiala styles. There is also a particular section on splendid Tibetan Arts and Artifacts.
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