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Punjab About Punjab Places to Visit Cities     Amritsar   Pool of Nectar Climate and Clothing Getting there Where to stay Cuisine Shopping Fairs and Festivals Pool of Nectar The world famous Golden Temple, Harmandir Sahib, which houses the Holy Book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, is the centre of a 400-year-old pool in Amritsar. Next to the Golden Temple is the Akal Takht or the Immortal Throne which was established by Guru Har Gobind Singh in the early 17th century. This is the supreme seat of Sikh temporal authority. Another edifice is a 9-storey tower built in the memory of Baba Atal Rai, decorated with frescoes depicting the life of the founder of Sikhism - Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Not far off is Durgiana Mandir, a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Jalianwala Bagh is a pilgrim place for every Indian, as it symbolizes India's struggle for freedom. On the outskirts of Amritsar is Hari-ke-Pattan, a picnic spot (Bird Sanctuary) where the rivers Beas and Sutlej meet. Thirty kilometres south-east of Amritsar is Goindwal Sahib, which has a fine Gurudwara and Smadh of Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru. Twenty kilometres south-east of Amritsar is Taran Taran which has a Gurudwara in Mughal Architecture with a Tomb covered with copper. About 10 km from city is Ram Tirath, a site where Maharishi Balmiki had his Ashram and where Mother Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush. The Horse of Ashvmedha Yagya organised by Lord Rama, was caught here. About 45 km from Amristar is Baba Bakala,icated to Guru Teg Bahadur, where a magnificent gurudwara stands. About 54 km to the east is Dera Beas of Baba Jaimal Singh Radha Swami sect. The colony is presided over by a living Master who propagates the teaching of the saints as understood by the followers of the Radha Swami faith. The Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims who come from all parts of the world are followers of this faith. Travel Information Climate Summer (March to June ):   Warm Monsoon (July to August): :   Warm Winter (Nov. to Feb)::   Cool and Pleasant Clothing Summer : Light Cottons Winter : Woollens Getting There Daily return air flights between Delhi and Amritsar, and Chandigarh and Delhi. Railway service connects all important places. Road links all the destinations. Where to Stay Amritsar International Hotel Mohan International Hotel Ritz Hotel Cuisine Famous for its rich cuisine and milk products, Punjab offers the food lover plenty of choice. Its traditional Makki-ki-Roti and Sarson-ka-Saag with chunks of home-made butter, accompanied by a glass of butter milk (lassi) is best known. Also popular are exotic pulaos, biryanis, vegetable pickles and kababs. Shopping Punjab is known for handicrafts and handlooms, phulkari (traditional embroidery), lacquer wood-work, furniture, footwear, carpets, jewellery, woollens and blankets. Fairs And Festivals •  Punjab has its own colourful vibrant way of celebrating festivals. •  Basant Panchami (spring festival) is celebrated in January/February. •  Hola Mohalla is celebrated in March. •  Baisakhi is celebrated in April. •  Dussehra, Diwali, and Guru Purb, the birthday of all Sikh Gurus, are celebrated in October/November. •  Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh is celebrated in November / December.