The moment you hear about Amritsar you are certainly going to think of the most renowned attraction in the land – The Golden Temple. This ancient land is a home to a range of places and shrines of religious and historical importance. Some of the top places to see in Amritsar include:
Golden Temple
Bathinda Fort
Jallianwala Bagh
Durgiana Temple
Kaiser Bagh Park
Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Rambagh Garden
Tara Taran Sahib
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Khalsa College
Akal Takht
Wagah Border
Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a beautiful union territory of India. It is a joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. The place is believed to be the best planned city of India. Also known as ‘The City Beautiful’, it is in this very city where modernization has not yet demolished the natural treasures of the land. Some of the top tourist attractions in Chandigarh include:
Sukhna Lake
The Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Le Corbusier Centre
International Dolls Museum
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Butterfly Park
Terraced Garden
Leisure Valley
Sarkaria Cactus Garden
Chandigarh Botanical Garden and Nature Park
Morni Hills
Garden of Fragrance
Shanti Kunj
Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park
Yadvinder Garden
Chhatbir Zoo
Timber Trail
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a beautiful city that is particularly famous for its sports goods and rich history. This ancient city of the world is also mentioned in Indian mythological, Mahabharata. The city has several sites that have religious and historical significance.
Some of the top tourist destinations in Jalandhar include:
Wonderland Theme Park
Devi Talab Mandir
Prithvi’s Planet
Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum
Company Bagh
Sheetla Mandir
Imam Nasir Masjid
Shiv Mandir
Rangla Punjab Haveli
Pushpa Gujral Science City
St. Mary’s Cathedral Church
Tulsi Mandir
Niku Park
Ludhiana
Ludhiana is the largest city of Punjab. It has an array of historical monuments as well as religious centers. The city lies in close proximity to the river Sutlej. Ludhiana played a significant role in the fight for Independence. Though not very high in numbers, this destination has some tourist attractions which should not be missed when you are on your tour to Punjab. Must see places of Ludhiana are
Patiala
Patiala is a former princely state that is known as the ‘City of newspapers’. It has some of the finest architecture that brings forth the royal past of this state. Patiala largely is an amalgam of Mughal, Rajput and Punjabi cultures. Some of the notable places to visit in Patiala are:
Baradari Garden
Moti Bagh Palace
Bir Moti Bagh Sanctuary
Sheesh Mahal
Darbar Hall
Qila Mubarak Complex
Samana
Lachman Jhoola
Kali Temple
Banur
Bhatinda
Another archaic city of Punjab is Bhatinda. Some of the monuments found here go back to 3000 BC. Known for its historical associations, Bhatinda is the very place where Guru Gobind Singh fought with the Mughals bravely. Most renowned attractions of Bhatinda include:
Lakhi Jungle
Qila Mubarak
Dhobhi Bazaar
Chetak Park
Bhatinda Lake
Bir Talab Zoo
Bhatinda Zoological Park
Rose Garden
Bhatinda Fort
Pathankot
Pathankot is the central point of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. It is the scenic beauty as well as the historical richness of Pathankot that make it a vital tourist attraction. Key sightseeing destinations in Pathankot are
Kapurthala
Kapurthala is known as the ‘Paris of Punjab.’ It is an alluring destination with breathtaking gardens and interesting architecture. This is the place where in the year 1499, Guru Nanak attained enlightenment. Spectacular monuments, scenic landscape and historical significance make Kapurthala a must visit destination in Punjab. Some of the notable attractions of Kapurthala are:
State Gurudwara
Elysee Palace
The Jagatjit Palace
Panj Mandir
Kanjli Wetland
Nihal Palace
Shalimar Garden
Moorish Mosque
Jagatjit Club
Mohali
Punjab’s Tri-city comprises of Panchkula, Chandigarh and Mohali. The city of Mohali gets its name from Sahibzada Ajit Singh who is the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh. This is perhaps why it is called as SAS Nagar. Mohali is also a home to several IT industries. Renowned attractions of Mohali are:
Rupnagar
Rupnagar also known as Ropar is another ancient town located in the city of Punjab. If legends are to be believed, this place belonged to the Harappan civilization. This also happens to be the first Harappan site of the independent India. Some of the top destinations here are: