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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Nine travel recommendations to spruce up your long weekend of 26th January
So, the first long weekend of 2023 is just around the corner. You got plans? If yes, well done! And if not, how about you let me pitch a few recommendations to you?! Give it a thought, let it brew and decide whether you would like to spend the long weekend in the comfort of…
Cast aside your diet plans & relish the exclusive flavours of Amritsari Kulcha
Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people”. We, Indians, love our food. We protect our recipes. We take (somewhat) pride in our methods of preparation. No two dishes taste the same here. In fact, the same dish would taste different as you move locations & landscapes. This is…
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…
The Baisakhi of 1919 – the black day of India!
It was the beginning of the harvest season and one of the biggest festivals of India – Baisakhi. People from all over the country had gathered to join the festivities and live a day of joy & happiness. They bowed their head at the holy shrine in the morning and proceeded with the day. Most…
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