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Amritsar
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Another important tourist destination from Delhi during the weekends is Amritsar. It is one of the oldest and most cultured cities in the whole country. It is one of the most important cities for the Sikhs for sacred reason. It is the site where the Golden Temple is situated. Millions of Sikhs come here every year to visit the beautiful site of Amritsar. Even politically, Amritsar is an important city as here is the special administrative headquarter of Amritsar District of Punjab is located. People love to take a break here after a difficult week, as here they can enjoy the beauty of nature as well as visit religious shrine.
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Some important facts about Amritsar are as follows:
History of Amritsar: the city was founded by Guru Ram Das Sahib in the year 1574. Since, then many important Sikh rulers have come and given made their contribution in making Amritsar the city what it is now. The city stands as an symbol of the long struggling of the Sikh community in the country. Their contribution still rings in the atmosphere of Amritsar.
How to Reach Amritsar from Delhi: Amritsar is very well connected to Delhi. Regular bus services are easily available from here. Delhi is only a couple of miles away from Amritsar and the roadways leading to Amritsar is very well paves, so the driving experience too will be exciting. However, train services are also available from Delhi to Amritsar. Due to this easy means of transport, people from Delhi often chooses to come to Amritsar for their weekend trip.
Accommodation in Amritsar: As the city is so popular all over the country and is a favorite tourist destination, there are many kinds of hotels available. Starting from five star hotels, to cheap budget hotels, all are available in Amritsar. For a small trip within budget, Amritsar is the best place. |
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