Amritsar
Dedicated to the goddess Durga, this modern Hindu temple was built in 1921 in the architectural style of the Golden Temple. Surrounded by a holy water…
Must-see attractions in Punjab & Haryana
Punjab (India)
One kilometre northwest of the bus stand (turn left out of the bus stand, walk past the train station and it's eventually on your right) stands this…
Amritsar
Around 13km west of Amritsar, it’s in the vicinity of this Hindu temple that the hermit Valmiki is believed to have worked on the Ramayana. It’s also said…
Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre
Punjab & Haryana
The circular-shaped Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre, next door to the Sri Krishna Museum, contains a gory diorama of the Mahabharata battle, where…
Chandigarh
The tour of the Capitol Complex includes a visit to Le Corbusier’s unmistakably mid-century Open Hand sculpture, the city’s official emblem, signifying…
Chandigarh
Located behind the State Library, this government-maintained gallery is home to photos and paintings illustrating key players and events in the struggle…
Amritsar
In the heart of Ram Bagh, you'll find the summer palace of the former maharaja, in commission between 1818 and 1837. It's a modest structure in comparison…
Amritsar
Inside the main entrance clock tower of the Golden Temple Complex, the Sikh Museum shows the persecution suffered by the Sikhs at the hands of Mughals,…
Amritsar
Close to the Golden Temple, this is where taxis often drop you. The crossroads are dominated by a giant wedding-cake sculpture that honours Sikh heroes.
Chandigarh
Away from the town centre, the Garden of Fragrance has sweet-scented flower varieties such as jasmine and damask rose.
Chandigarh
The Terraced Garden draws locals with its seasonal flower shows and musical fountain sessions in the evenings.
Amritsar
This imposing red sandstone gate stands on the main approach into Amritsar's old city.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
Punjab (India)
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports occupies a wing of the vast Moti Bagh Palace, constructed by Maharaja Narendra Singh in 1847. The museum…
