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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/amritsar-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Amritsar" align="right" />This was the dera of Guru Ram Dass. Today, it is a fast-growing town, complete with its fair share of cool cafÃ©s and hip hotels. But what hasn't changed is its soul. And the faith. Amritsar continues to be one of the most revered and visited destinations, not just for Sikhs, but for people across all regions and religions. It bears the scars of the assaults done on it, of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, Operation Bluestar and the wars or partition. And yet, the city has risen with unstoppable grit. You definitely won't miss the golden gleam of the dome at Harmandir Sahib, the stunning views from Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai and the activities at Wagah Border - all rendering Amritsar that, which makes it important. Walk the parikrama around the Golden Temple, be a part of the crowd that partakes daily langar and carry home with you the greatest gift of brotherhood and humanity.

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March - late June, Hot and humid 
 
	Temperature: 40.2Â°C-31.7Â°C</td>
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June - September, Moderate rainfall, dip in temperature

Annual rainfall - 541.9 mm</td>
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October - March, Extremely cold, cold waves are common, frosts are common

Temperature: 0.6Â°C -18.4Â°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Since Amritsar is such a popular pilgrimage spot, you could get around by local buses, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. If the weather is good you can hire a bicycle to explore the city.
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	Tourist Information Centre 
Palace Hotel, Opp Station 
Amritsar 
Tel : 0183-2402452

Punjab Tourist Information Centre 
Room No. 214-215, Kanishka Shopping Plaza 
19, Ashoka Road, New Delhi

Tel: 23343055

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 Golden Temple: Also called Harmandir Sahib, this is the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites, visited by countless tourists all year through. Located centrally in Amritsar, this structure is built in marble and is half-covered in real gold, which sparkles brilliantly when the rays of sun touch it. The temple is situated in the middle of the Amrit Sarovar or the Holy Pool of Nectar and is accessible by clean marble walkways and pavements. The temple is open to all visitors, irrespective of religion – the only condition being that meat, alcohol and cigarettes are strictly prohibited in the complex. You must remove your shoes and cover your head before entering the temple and wash your feet in a shallow pool. The temple is reached by the marble walkway or Guru’s Bridge, which is especially beautiful because of the silver-door Darshini Deorhi, by following the parikrama or clockwise direction. The Hari Mandir is the most sacred part of the temple and is the gold-covered building with copper carvings and white marble walls encrusted precious stones in a floral pattern. The entire structure is covered with verses from the Guru Granth Sahib. Once inside the Hari Mandir, you would find devotees immersed in prayers, as devotional songs are sung and scriptures from the holy book are read beneath a jewel-encrusted canopy. The book is fanned by a chauri and devotees pay respects by touching their heads to the temple floor and walls. Every night the royal procession takes place along the Guru’s Bridge, when the Guru Granth Sahib is carried to the gold-plated five-floored Akal Takht or Eternal Throne, seat of Sikh Parliament. It also houses a Museum, which has images and memorabilia of Sikh Gurus and warriors. Also located within are several smaller shrines as well as an old jujube tree called the Ber Baba Buddha. An interesting feature of the temple complex is the Guru ka Langar, a dining hall, which actually feeds around 35000 people daily! 
Open from: 7.00 am-8.00 pm in summer and 7.00 am-7.00 pm in winter 
Note - The closing procession takes place at 11.00 pm in summer & 9.30 pm in winter

Jallianwala Bagh: This historical site commemorates one of the most gruesome acts of mass killing committed by the British during India’s struggle for independence. Today it has been converted to a beautiful park and the Martyr’s Gallery Museum. The well, where people jumped to escape death is also a protected monument within. Two memorials have been erected here – one a tear-shaped structure and the other an eternal flame. 
Open from: Martyr's Gallery – 9.00 am-5.00 pm in summers; 10.00 am-4.00 pm in winters

Ram Bagh: This was once the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and is created in a pattern similar to the Shalimar Bagh in Lahore. This garden is named after the founder of Amritsar, Guru Ram Dass and houses a huge statue of the Maharaja seated on his horse. Also located within the garden is a Museum, which has on display weapons, images of governing houses of Punjab and a replica of the famous Kohinoor Diamond. 
Open from: Museum – 10.00 am-5.00 pm, Mondays closed
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Durgiana Mandir: Truly one of the most beautiful temples in Amritsar, it is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Easily accessible from the Golden Temple, the temple is situated in the midst of a lake and is marked by a dome. The temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayana Temple and idols of Lakshmi, Vishnu, Radha Krishna, Sita and Ram adorn the walls. Other temples within the complex are Shivji Mandir, Bhairon Mandir and Hanuman Mandir, all of which hold interesting festivals including Janamashtami and Diwali.

Baba Atal Rai Tower: Named after the son of Guru Har Gobind, this nine-storied building is an important landmark in Amritsar. It is one of the tallest structures of Amritsar and has walls adorned with miniatures from the Guru’s life. This is also the best place to catch spectacular glimpses of the city.

Gurudwaras: Together with the Golden Temple, there are several other gurudwaras that dot the landscape of the town. Among these are Gurudwara Lohagarh and Gurudwara Dera Baba Nanak, which has a copper-gilded throne and a canopy of white marble. The Gurudwara Khadur Sahib is built in white marble and is situated on a raised platform. Goindwal Sahib was constructed by Guru Amar Das Ji and has an 84-step baoli. Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib is known for the 6-wheeled well in the complex. Gurudwara Manji Sahib is located on the banks of Sarivar Ramsar and is dedicated to the fifth Sikh Guru.

Wagah Border: Located 28 kms from Amritsar, this is the international border between India and Pakistan. Busloads of visitors travel here from Amritsar the spectacular Beating Retreat Ceremony, which is essentially a change of guards and flag hoisting ceremony.

Tarn Taran: This is a much-visited site owing to the popular belief that the tank here has amazing curative powers. The Gurudwara here was built by Guru Arjan Dev in memory of Guru Ram Dass.

Harike Bird Sanctuary: Located almost 40 kms from Amritsar, Harike is one of the finest virgin bird sanctuaries in the country. It is sited at the confluence of Beas and Sutlej and is home to a host of migratory birds as well as several species of wild animals. </td>
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/amritsar-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Amritsar" align="right" />Tandoori chicken, spicy fish, butter-laden choles – eat to your heart’s content at Amritsar! The entire region is dotted with dhabas, which cook the most heavenly fares. Among the well-known is Bhrawan Da Dhaba near the Golden Temple,which serves vegetarian food, including delectable thalis. Lawrence-Road-de-Tawe-de-Tikke has quite a variety of kebabs, puri aloos and aloo parathas. You can’t miss out on the famous Amritsari kulchas, which is available at Maqbool Road. The Amritsar Tandoori Restaurant is the place to pick from some great seekh kebab, mutton tikka and lasooni kebab! For great snacks, try Brijwasi – it has amazing papri chaat, aloo tikkis and pudina kanji. Unbelievably sumptuous parathas and dal are available at Kesar Da Dhaba. A must-try is the famous Amritsari macchi, which can be had at Makhan’s Fish Shop on Lawrence Road. For sweet-lovers, try the pinnis from Kanhaiya Lal and jalebis from the lanes of Katra Alluwalia. Novelty Restaurant and Novelty Sweets conjure everything from bhelpuris, Chinese, Karachi Halwas and burfis. Savour some masala chai from Giani’s Tea Stall. And finally, don’t forget to get a taste of the absolutely sinful kesar-pistewali-lassi-pedhe-de-naal (buttermilk flavoured with saffron and pistachio-encrusted pera), or a glass of mattha (buttermilk spiced with ginger, green chillies, coriander and cumin) available at Kundan’s.</td>
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 Baisakhi is celebrated annually on the 13th of April as a sign of wheat harvesting. The entire city participates with great fervour and the Granth Sahib is read across all gurudwaras. Processions, cultural activities and folk dances are also held with great fervour. Guru Nanak Jayanti in October is held to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji Maharaj. This is also marked by prayer sessions and langars across all gurudwaras. A much-popular festival is the Ram Tirath Fair, celebrated at Ram Tirath. Held a fortnight after Diwali, it is marked by devotees taking a dip in the Temple Tank and praying inside the gurudwara. Lamps made of flour and lit with ghee or mustard oil and set afloat on leaf plates – the ceremony called tulla toarna. Devotional songs and hymns are recited throughout the ceremony. Basant Panchami is celebrated end of January and is marked by kite-flying competitions, recitation of hymns and poems of Sikh literature held throughout the night. Special events are held during the Gurupurabs, which are essentially celebrated on the birthdays and martyrdoms of the Gurus. Especially vibrant are the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak, Guru Ram Das and Guru Gobind Singh.</td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text"><a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001975&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+La+Cascade&hotelClass=4&address1=52%2C+R.+B.+Prakash+Chand+Road%2C&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel La Cascade</a>, located at a mere distance of 6 kms from the Golden Temple proudly stands redefining hospitality in the holy city of Amritsar. Step into the plush lobby of the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000404&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Raj+Continental&hotelClass=3&address1=Oppo.+Church&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Raj Continental</a>, where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome. The decor of Raj Continental is imbued with imagination and flair making your stay a delightful one. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001918&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Swarn+House&hotelClass=3&address1=36%2C+Ajit+Nagar%2C&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=143001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">M.K. Hotel</a> strategically located near the airport is an ideal place for the business traveler. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001425&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Sita+Continental&hotelClass=2&address1=Inside+Sherawala+Gate&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Sita Continental</a> offers its guests ultimate comfort draped in luxury to make your stay here an enjoyable one. Located in the heart of Amritsar <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001437&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Grand+Legacy&hotelClass=4&address1=8-G.T.+Model+Town&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=India&pinCode=143001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Grand Legacy</a> is a new age hotel that offers its guest an enchanting blend of contemporary elegance and streamlined functionality. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001435&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Golden+Tower&hotelClass=0&address1=Near+Golden+Temple&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Golden Tower</a> situated in close proximity to the world famous Golden Temple makes it a preferred choice of travelers. Luxurious and comfortable <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002569&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+P.R.+Residency&hotelClass=3&address1=SCO-101%2CDistrict+Shopping+Centre&address2=&city=Amritsar&state=Punjab&pinCode=143001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel P.R. Residency</a> has well decorated rooms fitted with all modern and luxurious amenities. </td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/amritsar-trivia.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Amritsar" align="right" />The legend of the Amrit Sarovar or holy pool of nectar surrounding the Golden Temple goes thus: The daughter of Rai Duni Chand, Rajni was a devout disciple of the Guru. One day, when she received a gift from her father, she said that the gifts were sent by God and her father was only a medium to deliver His gifts. This enraged the father so much that he ordered her to marry a leper. She accepted his wish, married a leper and struggled hard to sustain both of them. One day she placed the basket containing her husband next to the pool of nectar. Her husband watched in awe as a black crow plunged into the pool and came out white! He struggled to the pool and took a plunge. And lo! He came out cured and handsome and both he and his wife entered the gurudwara to thank the Lord for His blessings.</td>
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