PUNJAB TOURISM

Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib famously known as the School of Sikh HIstory is one of the most important places to visit in Ludhiana city. This gurudwara is one of the most important places of Sikh religion because of its deep history. It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh and his followers rested here after the great battle against the Mughal army led by Aurangzeb. The architecture of the gurdwara fascinates many as the walls are inscribed with writings of important Sikh history.

Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib famously known as the School of Sikh HIstory is one of the most important places to visit in Ludhiana city. This gurudwara is one of the most important places of Sikh religion because of its deep history. It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh and his followers rested here after the great battle against the Mughal army led by Aurangzeb. The architecture of the gurdwara fascinates many as the walls are inscribed with writings of important Sikh history.

Rakh Bagh Park is one of the best places to visit in Ludhiana. The park attracts tourists because of its greenery and an added toy train that runs through the park. It is one of the best hangout places in Ludhiana. Time spent here helps you create memories while you enjoy the scenic beauty of the park along with the greenery. The park acts as an ideal place to ease off one’s mind and get some fresh air in this stressful world of today.

If you have a thing for history and want to explore the history and culture of the city of Ludhiana, then head to this fort to satiate your curiosity. This is one of the most-visited historical sites in the city and based in the town of Phillaur. Interestingly, this fort has been constructed by an engineer from Italy and the man behind its designing was Dewan Mokham Chand. However, now the place is being used as a training centre for the Police Department of Ludhiana.

With its magnificent beauty, the iconic history of the Golden Temple dates back to 400 years. It is the most significant shrine in Sikhism. Whenever you visit the Golden Temple, do not miss the langar. The langar feeds a minimum of 40,000 people every day. During weekends and holidays, the number goes up to 1,00,000.

Wagah Border or Wagah-Attari border is the last Indian area before the Pakistan mainland. It hosts a ceremony where the soldiers of India’s Border Security Force and Pakistan’s Pakistan Rangers march and parade making it among the top tourist attractions in Amritsar. The area is filled with people on both sides celebrating the patriotic vibe.

Located in the heart of Amritsar, Gobindgarh Fort is one of the most historic tourist attractions in Amritsar. The fort was under the control of the Indian Army and was only for their usage until 2017 when it was open to public viewing. Gobindgarh Fort is being developed as a live museum and art gallery. The place will be home to some of the oldest documents and art of Sikhism. Also, Gobindgarh Fort houses the famous Zamzama Cannons.

A flowering display displaying about 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 varieties of trees and medicinal shrubs is the Rose Garden. This garden is spread over 30 acres and is covered with an exquisite range of flowers, which makes it very popular among visitors and nature lovers, also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden after the former President of India.he Rose Festival also takes place during these months, making it a good time to visit. It is the largest garden of its kind in Asia and was built in the year 1967 under the guidance of the First Chief Commissioner, MS Randhawa.

The Rock Garden is a large open-air exhibition hall that displays sculptures planned and executed by Nek Chand, a former road inspector in Chandigarh, built from urban and industrial waste. The Rock Garden exhibition area is divided into three distinct phases that have different kinds of installations and embellishments in them. Each step deals with a particular form of installation and it is a real pleasure to walk through them. The maker has completely redefined art and design from terracotta pots, light fixtures, and even broken toilet pots, Mr. Nek Chand!

Housing the Legislative Assembly, the Secretariat, the High Court and the Capitol designed by Le Corbusier is another architectural marvel composed of twofold cover, which appears like an overturned umbrella.It is the headquarters of both the Punjab and the Haryana governments. It is spread over an area of around 100 acres and is a prime manifestation of Chandigarh's architecture.