There are cities that entertain you, cities that educate you, and then there are cities that stay with you long after you’ve left them. Amritsar belongs to the last category. It feeds your soul at the Golden Temple, your heart at Jallianwala Bagh, and your stomach with some of the richest food in the country. A city of faith, remembrance, resilience, and hospitality, Amritsar offers far more than a holiday; it offers an experience.
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Inside the Gurudwaras, and beyond this world, Amritsar & Leh, Ladakh
A few days back, I woke up early to finish off some pending assignments. I could feel all 50+ kgs of myself when I had to drag myself out of the bed and slow-walk to the living room, trying excessively hard to keep my droopy eyes open. The struggle was on when I heard a…
Hungry for travel? Here’s your 2018 bucket list!
2018 is here and with that comes 16 long weekends and at least 20 days of paid leave for us – lesser beings – who have to work (supposedly) 9 am to 6 pm, five days a week to earn a living & thus the means to – travel, travel & travel. No matter how…
The Golden Temple of God: Harminder Sahib, Amritsar
Swarn Mandir or fondly referred as ‘The Golden Temple’ (‘Sri Harmandir Sahib’) is a pilgrimage site of Sikhism (religion), but is equally revered by Hindus (specially from North India). It’s a gurudwara, a large part of which is made of Gold. And just like Gold, the place is pure and pious. The moment you enter the…
Life on weekends- Home 