PUNJAB
Punjab is a state in Northern India. A beautiful place, bordered by Indian states Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh in the east, Rajasthan in the southwest and Pakistan in the west. It is the homeland of India's sikh, fields irrigated by mighty Himalayan rivers that is the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej. It is an expanse of fertile land that supplies a bulk of India's demand for wheat and rice.
Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Punjab is not a difficult task. Every district has a number of hotels and guest houses with comfortable suit to suit ones budget.
Foodie's place in Punjab
In Punjab, breakfast starts with its famous and most common "PARANTHA" in its different forms. You can have Aloo parantha, Paneer parantha, Dahi Vada, Amritsari Kulcha, etc.
For vegetarians, there is variety of dishes to eat! Khichdi, Paneer, Panjri, Saag, Legumes, etc. are the famous vegetarian dishes available in every restaurant and dhabas.
But Punjab is majorly famous for its non-veg food.
Here is list of non-veg dishes that one will crave for:
Biryani(Chicken, lamb, mutton), Kebab, Keema, Shami Kebab, Chicken tikka, Kunna Ghostmeast, etc.
The best part is all these dishes are available in every restaurant and street shop and one can enjoy it whenever they want to.
For vegetarians, there is variety of dishes to eat! Khichdi, Paneer, Panjri, Saag, Legumes, etc. are the famous vegetarian dishes available in every restaurant and dhabas.
But Punjab is majorly famous for its non-veg food.
Here is list of non-veg dishes that one will crave for:
Biryani(Chicken, lamb, mutton), Kebab, Keema, Shami Kebab, Chicken tikka, Kunna Ghostmeast, etc.
The best part is all these dishes are available in every restaurant and street shop and one can enjoy it whenever they want to.
Places must for visit in Punjab
Amazing Amritsar
As soon as we hear Amritsar, the place that comes up in our mind is the famous GOLDEN TEMPLE. This place is home of many religious shrines and history related to Indian Freedom Movement. Here is a list of important spots in Amritsar.
- Golden Temple
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
- Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Wagah Border
- Khalsa College
- Durgiana Temple
- Bathinda Fort
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| Jallianwala Bagh |
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| Golden Temple |
Chandigarh
This city is capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It is a beautifully planned city and once you visit it you will surely agree to it. The top destinations in Chandigarh are
- Rock Garden
- Sukhna Lake
- Shanti Kunj
- Morni Hills
- Rose Garden
- Government Museum and Art Gallery
- International Dolls Museum
| Sukhna Lake |
Jalandhar
This ancient part of the world, mentioned in the epic Mahabharata is full of famous historical sites and religious significance. Top attractions in Jalandhar are:
- Devi Talab Mandir
- Tulsi Mandir
- Shiv Mandir
- Wonderland Theme Park
- Pushpa Gujral Science City
- Niku Park
- Rangla Punjab Haveli
Ludhiana
Ludhiana is the largest city in the state. It is situated closer to the banks of river Sutlej. Though not in great numbers, the tourist attractions it has cannot be missed.
- Lodhi fort
- Rural Heritage Museum
- Tiger Zoo
- Punjab Agricultural University Museum
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
- Deer Park
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| Lodhi Fort |
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| MAharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum |
Bhatinda
Bhantinda is amongst the ancient cities of Punjab. Some of the monuments found here belong to 3000 BC. This is the land where Guru Gobind Singh challenged and fought the Mughals bravely.
Some of the popular tourist destinations are:
- Bhatinda fort
- Qila Mubarak
- Bhatinda Lake
- Bhatinda Zoological Park
- Lakhi Jungle
- Chetak Park
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| Bhatinda Fort |
Pathankot
The geographical location of Pathankot gains attention as it is the meeting point of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The scenic beauty of the land and its rich history have made the land a popular tourist destination. And here comes the list:
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