Description: Punjab derives from - an Indo Iranian word meaning the land of five rivers. Many a religious movements as Buddhism, Sikhism which spread world-wide appeal has witnessed by Punjab. Different groups of
people stayed in Punjab after the partition. The rich fertile land of Punjab is very suitable for farming and cultivation. To know more about Punjab visit all its socio religious aspects scattered in every nook and corner of the state.
Sightseeing of Punjab:
Golden Temple (Amritsar)
Rock Garden (Chandigarh)
Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar)
Rose Garden (Chandigarh)
Treasure of Punjab
Golden Temple: The world's renowned Sikh pilgrimage center the golden temple is the treasure of Punjab as well as in India. The edifice of gold-laden dome constructed with 400kg of gold leaves. The architecture of Golden temples is a compete amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic style.
Sheesh Mahal: The Sheesh Mahal is a stunning architecture decked with terraces, gardens, fountains and an artificial lake. The prime means of attraction of Punjab.
Holy Places in Punjab:
Golden Temple:
Mata Mandir temple:
Mata Temple:
Ram Tirath temple:
Tarn Taran
Where to stay: Punjab offers a number of hotels and lodges for a cool and comfortable stay for its tourists. All sorts of hotels ranges from five stars to budget are all affordable for visitors of all round the globe.
Best time to visit: October to March.
Sightseeing in Punjab
Punjab located in the north western part of India is one of the most prosperous states of India. The five rivers Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum and Beas flows through it and gave it a name Punjab. The state is bordered with Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Haryana. The state has the highest population of Sikhs and is a home to large number of popular Sikh Gurudwaras and temples. On a sight seeing tours to Punjab visitors come across various must see places in Punjab. Some of the popular Punjab holiday attractions include:
Golden Temple: The Golden Temple is the ultimate landmark of Punjab that needs a must visit on Punjab trip. The Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara Golden Temple is the final spiritual "vision," of Sikh community. The world's most renowned Sikh pilgrimage center the Golden Temple is the most prominent tourist attractions of Punjab. The Golden Temple is the structure of gold-laden dome with marble base preserve. The holy script of Guru Granth Sahib is systematically festooned in the place. 400kg of gold leaves needs to cover the temple. An exquisite blend of Hindu and Islamic style architecture is the utmost attractive feature of the edifice.
Anandpur Sahib: Anandpur Sahib is prominent as the "the holy City of Bliss," most important sacred places. Located on the left bank of Sutlej River, this historic town was founded by Guru Teg Bahadur. Known for housing a number of significant Gurudwaras, Anandpur Sahib is the major attraction on the sightseeing trip to Punjab.
Jallianwallah Bagh: Jallianwallah Bagh is significant in the history of Indian Freedom Struggle which commemorates the death of hundreds of people. The place is also frequently visited travel spot for and is a must see destination on Punjab holiday attractions.
Sheesh Mahal: Sheesh Mahal is stunning palace constructed by Maharaja Narinder Singh. Terraces, gardens, fountains and an artificial lake are all decked in the Mahal vicinity. Antique paintings, bronzes, sculptures and portraits of the Maharajas of Patiala significantly completed the interiors of the Sheesh Mahal.
Wagha Border: Wagha Border is the border of India and Pakistan. The change of guard among the Indian Border Security Forces is an enthralling view at the evening time.
Rock Garden: Chandigarh's Rock garden is nestles amidst 20 acres of woods as an open air exhibition hall theatre. It’s a treasure trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy.
Rose Garden: The Rose Garden located at Chandigarh offers fragrance of roses of all kinds. 'Rose Festival' is organized by the city administration every year in which a plethora of roses are displayed and exhibited. All these places add more charm to the Punjab tourism and are the best Punjab holiday destinations.
Climate of Punjab
Seasons in Punjab: summer, rainy and winter.
Punjab is located at the North-western part of India, recognized for extreme hot and extreme cold conditions. April to August is characterizes for its excessively hot and dry climatic conditions. At summer the temperature increases up to 47 degree C. Winters
are generally cool and covered with frosts in some regions. The average temperature of January is 13° C, though in night the temperature sometimes falls to freezing.
The region lying near the foot hills of Himalayas receive heavy rainfall whereas the region lying at a distant from the hills, the rainfall is scanty and the temperature rises high. June to August is the season for monsoon, then the annual rainfall can ranges from about 915 mm. In June the average temperature is 34° C it may rise up to 45° C. At the monsoon season more than 70 percent of the annual rainfall occurs in between the period of July to September.
Post monsoon season and the post winter season are the transitional Seasons in Punjab.