Punjab
Punjab is the heart of Sikh culture and India's breadbasket. Home to the magnificent Golden Temple, vibrant Bhangra dance, warm hospitality, and rich cuisine.
Punjab
Plan your perfect getaway with Punjab tourism on TheTripIndia — your trusted guide to the best Punjab destinations, hotels, resorts, homestays, restaurants, things to do, and curated travel experiences. From serene backwaters and pristine beaches to heritage forts, wildlife sanctuaries, and spiritual retreats, discover why Punjab is one of India's most loved travel destinations.
Overview
The Land of Five Rivers
Punjab is the heart of Sikh culture and India's breadbasket. Home to the magnificent Golden Temple, vibrant Bhangra dance, warm hospitality, and rich cuisine.
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Key facts
- Area
- 50,362 sq km
- Capital
- Chandigarh
- Languages
- Punjabi, Hindi
Popular cities in Punjab
Ludhiana
Abohar
Amritsar
Barnala
Batala
Bathinda
Faridkot
Fatehgarh Sahib
Popular stays in Punjab
Hotel Apricia: by Rigal Blu
Boys Hostel No.4
Girls Hostel PG
Boys Hostel No.2
Hotel Tri Mohan.
Royal Orchid
Rigal Blu
Oswal Centra Greens
Hotel The Golden Legacy
Mishra Niwas
Attractions
The sights that define the state.
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Shri Harmandir Sahib
The Golden Temple (also known as the Harmandir Sahib, lit. 'abode of God', Punjabi pronunciation: [ɦəɾᵊmən̪d̪əɾᵊ saːɦ(ɪ)bᵊ], or the Durbār Sahib, 'exalted court', [d̪əɾᵊbaːɾᵊ saːɦ(ɪ)bᵊ]) is a gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism.
Durgiana Mandir
The Durgiana Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Sikh Shri Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) . This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess who is worshipped here. Murtis of Lakshmi and Vishnu are also located and worshipped in the temple.The temple is situated near the Lohgarh gate in Amritsar. It is very close to the Amritsar railway station, and is about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the bus station.
Partition Museum
The Partition Museum is a public museum located in the town hall in Amritsar, India. The museum aims to become the central repository of stories, materials, and documents related to the post-partition riots that followed the division of British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan. The museum was inaugurated on 25 August 2017.
Gobindgarh Fort
Gobindgarh Fort is a historic military fort located in the center of the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of Punjab. The Fort was until recently occupied by the army but was opened to the public from 10 February 2017. Today the fort is being developed as a museum and theme park, as a repository of Punjab’s history.Popularly known as the Bhangian da Killa (fort of the Bhangis) after its 18th century founder belonging to Bhangi Misl of Dhillon Jats rulers. Sandhawalia Jat ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh renamed it in the early 19th century after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib
The Akal Takht ("Throne of the Timeless One") is one of five takhts (seats of power) of the Sikhs. It is located in the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Akal Takht (originally called Akal Bunga) was built by Shri Guru Hargobind Ji as a place of justice and consideration of temporal issues; the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa (the collective body of the Sikhs) and the place of the Jathedar, the highest spokesman of the Sikhs. The current Jathedar of Akal Takht appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is Giani Harpreet Singh, while the Sarbat Khalsa calls for the reinstitution of Jagtar Singh Hawara.