Top Travel Destination in Punjab

Amritsar

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Amritsar is a prominent spiritual city for Sikhs located in Punjab. The name literally translates into ‘holy pool of nectar’. It is also called the Golden City because the Golden Temple is situated there. In the old days Amritsar used to be known as Ramdaspur, named after the fourth guru of Sikhs, Guru Ram Das, who was instrumental in setting up of this city. Located in the north-western part of India, Amritsar is only a few kilometres away from Wagha Border that separates India and Pakistan. Amritsar is significant not only on a religious front but historical as well, owing to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Operation Blue Star. This city is the birth-place and residence of many well-known freedom fighters, politicians, filmmakers, actors and religious figures. The city is very rich in culture. Its fame in serving sumptuous dishes extends even across borders. Other popular things from this region are the handicrafts, fabrics, carpets and farm products.

Anandpur

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Anandpur Sahib is a city of Rupnagar District, commonly called Roper in Punjab. It is one of the most sacred places for people of Sikh religion. Situated in the lower spurs of Himalayas, this city touches the borders of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. River Sutlej forms the south-west boundary of this city and adds on to the natural beauty of this location. Anandpur Sahib is also called the Holy City of Bliss. Its religious and historical importance for Sikhs is immense. The city was founded in 1665 by Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. He had bought a piece of land here and raised a new habitation. The place came to be known as Chakk Nanaki after the Guru's mother, Nanaki. It was later that the name was changed to Anandpur Sahib. There are numerous gurudwaras and forts built by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in and around this city.

Ludhiana

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Ludhiana is the largest city of Punjab. It is part of the Ludhiana District and has a huge urban conglomeration. The city receives seasonal migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha who work as farm labourers during the harvesting period. Ludhiana is a metropolitan city with a rapidly developing infrastructure. The growth is mainly credited to the industrialization of this region. Apart from industries, the agricultural products are produced in large numbers. BBC termed Ludhiana as India’s Manchester. Ludhiana was initially called Lodi-ana, since it was under the rule of Lodi Dynasty. It has witnessed the regimes of many throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This city is the birthplace of legendary freedom fighter Sukhdev Thapar, a close aide of Bhagat Singh, who was also hanged with him. Other famous people born here are actors Dharmendra, Pankaj Kapoor and Juhi Chawla, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, industrialist Sunil Mittal amongst many others.

Patiala

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Patiala is a city in the Patiala District of Punjab. The city is located in the south-eastern region of Punjab. It is the fourth largest city of this state. It was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Patiala is situated around the Qila Mubarak (the Fortunate Castle) which was built in 1763 by two militiamen Sardar Lakhna and Baba Ala Singh. During his rule, Maharaja Narendra Singh got ten gates built around the city. Captain Amarinder Singh, former Chief Minister of Punjab, is the current head of the royal house. The city has been nick-named ‘City of Sardars’. The city of Patiala has many stadiums and sports complexes that facilitate and encourage sports such as cricket, swimming, shooting, skating and hockey. The city has made contributions to the popular culture of Northern India. The most famous ones are turbans, paranda, Patiala salwar, jutti and Patiala peg.

Pathankot

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Dug in on the foothills of Shivalik extents, Pathankot is the door to Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Being the most established city of Punjab, Pathankot gloats various places and has seen exercises and occasions like Indo-Pak war of 1965 and 1971.   Pathankot city is hoisted at 1,089 feet above ocean level that encounters outrageous temperatures amid summers and winters. The temperatures amid summer break the mercury point and reach over 45° Celsius while drops to 0° Celsius during winters. Now and again, snow-fall can be experienced when temperature goes beneath zero degreesPathankot has a rich Punjabi culture and localites talk more in Punjabi and Hindi. There are a great deal of attractions like 1500 years of age Shahpurkandi fort, old Mukteshwara temple that is 5500 years of age and adjacent homesteads. The place is in a matter of seconds a dynamic army installation of the Indian armed force..    

Kapurthala

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Kapurthala is a well-known city located in the Indian state of Punjab. This city was founded in the 11th-century by Rana Kapur, a Rajput king from Jaisalmer. The present day city was an erstwhile princely state that was ruled by the Ahluwalia Sikh rulers. Today, it is promoted as a tourist destination in Punjab.   With an elevation of 738 feet above the sea level, Kapurthala unfolds across 900 sq. km. A major portion of its land is a fertile plain and the crops like potatoes and corn are grown on a large scale. The climate of the place is described as moderate. During the summers, the average mercury levels touch 37°C whereas falling down at 7°C during the winters. It receives an ample amount of rainfall.   Kapurthala offers a bouquet of attractions to its visitors. The architectural marvels like Jagatjit Palace, Elysee Palace, Moorish Mosque that is a replica of Marakesh Mosque in Morocco, Shalimar Gardens, Gurudwara Ber Sahib, Kanji Wetlands, and the shopping complexes of the city lure the visitors.

Ropar

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Ropar is a city located in the Indian state of Punjab. This city comprises the regions of Mohali and the other districts adjoining it. Ropar is a beautiful city that has witnessed developments over the years. At present, it stands amid the popular travel destinations in Punjab.   Beckoned by the Shivalik Hills and standing on the banks of the River Satluj, Ropar is elevated 860 feet above the sea level. The climate of the city is described as subtropical. It faces humid summers with an average temperature of 37°C and cool winters with an average temperature of 11°C. A substantial amount of rainfall is also received by Ropar with an annual average of 3000 mm.   Ropar is a home to different tourist attractions. It houses alluring Sikh shrines like Chamkaur Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib, Bhakra Nangal Dam, and the amazing markets that are located within the city.

Bhatinda

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Bathinda is an ancient city that lies in the Indian state of Punjab. The soil of this city has witnessed the different reign as well as battles that were fought here. This city was established by Bhatti kings. After their rule, the first-ever queen of Bathinda, Razia Sultan, took over the thrown. She built a fort called Qila Mubarak that stands as an eminent landmark of this city.   The city of Bhatinda is elevated 660 feet above the sea level. It is the part of the Indo-Gangetic alluvial plains that define its land apt for growing rabi & kharif crops. This city spans a vast area and is surrounded by Moga in North, Sirsa in South, Muktsar in West, and Barnala in East. Having a moderate climate, Bathinda face summers with a median temperature of 38°C and winters with as low as 10°C. The average rainfall received by this city is 2800 mm.   Bathinda offers a bouquet of attractions to its visitors. The must-see destinations include names like Qila Mubarak, City Center Mall, Mittal Mall, and Peninsula Mall. Don't miss eating the delicious langar in the local Gurudwara.

Jalandhar

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Jalandhar is a well-known city in the Indian state of Punjab. It is also counted amid one of the oldest cities in India with a rich history. There are various legends related to its name. According to one legend, this city bears the name of a demon king 'Jalandar', whereas, the other legend claims that it was the capital city of Lava's kingdom. At present, it is a major frequented destination in Punjab.   Uplifted at a height of 748 feet above the sea level, the city of Jalandhar unfolds across 2,632 sq. km. Its terrains are craggy. Jalandhar is surrounded by Hoshiarpur in North, Ludhiana in South, Firozpur in West, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar in East. The climate of this city is described as subtropical humid in nature and due to it, Jalandhar faces scorching summers. The average mercury level during summers is 40°C, whereas, it drops down below 15°C during winters. The annual average rainfall received by this city is 2500 mm.   Jalandhar houses numerous attractions that lure visitors on a large scale. The eminent locations like the local shrines, majorly Gurudwara, Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, Fun City, Wonder Land etc., are the places that should be visited.

Mohali

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Initially known as SAS Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh), Mohali is a city and commercial hub in Punjab adjacent to 'City Beautiful' Chandigarh. The splendid place is rapidly developing to become the I.T sector of Punjab and holds a rich past as well. The early history tells that Mohali was a home to Harappans 8,000 years. On the other hand, Mohali was also an inseparable part of Sikh Empire during medieval era.   Elevated at 350 meters above sea level, Mohali is a splendid city that is an extended part of Chandigarh. The city is designed without any unique planning and reflects the architecture that is found in Chandigarh. According to the GDMA master plan, Mohali has hemmed the nearby small villages and 127 sectors as well. This has made it the nearest place to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport. Mohali witnesses sub tropical climate. The summers are humid, winters are foggy and cold and monsoons aren't reliable.   Mohali gloats numerous places of interest that lure the people. Religious places like Gurudwara Amb Sahib, Gurudwara Mata Sundari and Gurudwara Singh Shaheedan are prime religious attractions. Other alluring places include the names like Fateh Burj, Rose Garden, Rock Garden etc.   The major populace of Mohali speaks Punjabi and Hindi.

Batala

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Batala is the 8th largest city in Punjab that was founded during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This place holds an importance for followers of Sikhism because Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism got married here. Also, Batala is equally important for Hindus because as per the mythologies, Lord Shiva used to appear at this place often.   Batala is elevated 817 feet above the sea level and is spread across an area of 42 sq. km. Though there are no picturesque or scenic beauties like lush green hills or snow laden peaks, yet, the weather of the place remains moderate amid year. The average temperature during summers is 36° C and 15° C during winters.   There are many attractions in Batala that make it a popular destination. There are Gurudwaras and Temples that lure the tourists from all over the country.

Ferozepur

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Founded by Sultan Feroze Shah Tughlaq, Ferozepur is a township in Punjab. Known by the name 'Land of Martyrs', Ferozepur is the border town that is located close to Indo-Pak border. It is famous for housing the war memorials and other grandeurs. It is frequented by the tourist on a large scale.   Entrenched on the banks of River Sutlej, Ferozepur is elevated at a height of 597 feet above sea level cascades in an area of 5,305 sq. km. A major part of the land of Ferozepur is plain. The climate of this place is described as moderately dry. The summers are searing and winters are chilling. The average mercury level during summers touches 36°C - 38°C and varies between 0°C - 10°C in winters respectively. The annual rainfall received by Ferozepur is 500 mm.   As described earlier that Ferozepur houses many grandeurs, one can visit numerous places to admire the architectural marvels. The momentous places in Ferozepur are National Martyr Memorial, Jamni Sahib Gurudwara, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Hide-out Building etc. Apart from these places, there are the Gurudwaras and the happening markets that are visited by the people.

Gurdaspur

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Gurdaspur is a major city in Punjab. It was named after Mahant Guriyaji, the person that founded Gurdaspur. After the partition that gave birth to Pakistan, the future of Gurdaspur was jeopardized and finally the conclusion came to integrate the city into the Indian subcontinent.   Gurdaspur is located in northern side of Punjab and has a total area of 2610 sq. km. It is among the closest rural settlements that share their borders with Pakistan. The major portion of land is a meadow with uneven terrains. The river Beas feeds the terrains of Gurdaspur. The climate of the place can be classified as moderate and experiences 3 major seasons. The average temperature during summers remains 36°C and falls down drastically to an average of 14°C in winters. Also, 2700 mm rainfall is received during the rainy season that is ample for a meadow like Gurdaspur.   There are different tourist destinations located in the city of Gurdaspur. The places like Qadian, Batala, Hargobindpura, Dera Baba Nanak and Kalanaur are the beautiful places for an outing. Moreover, the serene farms and the busy markets also captivate the sight of the visitors.

Mansa

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Mansa is a town in the Indian state of Punjab that was formed in the year 1992. According to the history, Mansa was a part of Phulkia dynasty in the former times and the archaeological traces reveal that the excavations found in Mansa were similar to the ones that were found in Harappa & Mohenjodaro. Today, the hundreds of travelers visit Mansa to spend their vacations.   Mansa is hoisted at 696 feet above sea level and spreads across 2174 sq. km. The major part of the land of Mansa is rugged and surrounded by Bathinda in Northwest, Sangrur in Northeast, Haryana in South and Ghaggar River in its Southwest. The climate of Mansa is classified as tropical moderate. The average temperatures during summers and winters are 35°C and 17°C respectively. Mansa receives plenty of rainfall with an average of 500 mm annually.   There are different tourist attractions in Mansa. The notable names like Bhai Gurdas Samadhi, Budhlada town and Sardulgarh fort are frequented by the visitors in Mansa. The markets of Mansa are also dotted with different malls, cafes, restaurants etc. Punjabi is the native language of Mansa district and a majority of people communicate in Punjabi.

Phagwara

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Phagwara is a city located in Indian state of Punjab. This city was established by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan as a market place but was developed by the Ahluwali Sikh dynasty. This city is a celebrated name in the Sikh history because Guru Hargobind, after winning the battle of Kartarpur, visited this place. Interestingly, Phagwara is the place where a large number of NRIs reside.   Phagwara is elevated 768 feet above the sea level. The major portion of its land is a fertile plain and is suitable for growing the crops like wheat, maize and sugarcane. The climate of this place is temperate in nature. Phagwara experiences humid summers with an average temperature of 37°C and cold winters as the median temperature falls below 10°C. The annual precipitation received by Phagwara is 3500 mm.   There are different attractions that lure the visitors. The Beas River and the Purana Gurudwara are the lone places of interest located in Phagwara.