A popular city of Punjab, Amritsar is a famous tourist destination. People come from far and wide to see the beauty of the Golden Temple and historical places like Wagah Border and Jallianwala Bagh. Amritsar city is very famous for its cultural heritage and food, but there are many places in and around the city about which people know very little.
Golden Temple
If you are also planning to go to Amritsar to see the Golden Temple, then you can visit many places present here. There are many historical places here where you can get a chance to learn about history.
Durgiya Temple
You can visit Durgiya Temple in Amritsar. This temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple. It is situated in the middle of a sacred lake and has the same design as the Golden Temple.
Govindgarh Fort
You can visit Govindgarh Fort with your children. You can visit this fort from 10 am to 10 pm. This living museum is located on Old Kent Road near Lohagarh Chowk. There are many types of museums here. Where you will get a chance to know about historical objects and history.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
This museum is dedicated to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and is also worth visiting. Located in the Rambagh Gardens of Amritsar, it was earlier a palace but was later converted into a museum. In this museum you will get a chance to know about the Sikh history and culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Ram Teerth Mandir Amritsar
Ram Teerth Temple located in Amritsar is dedicated to Lord Ram. According to beliefs, Maharishi Valmiki's ashram was here. Therefore it is also known as Valmiki Tirtha Temple. It is believed that after Lord Rama abandoned Mother Sita, Valmikiji gave shelter to Sitaji in his ashram at this place. Also Luv and Kush were born here.
Punjab State War Heroes Memorial and Museum
Punjab State War Heroes Memorial and Museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm on all days except Monday. It is located near the Wagah border in Amritsar. The main objective of this memorial-museum is to showcase the bravery of the brave soldiers of Punjab. There is a 45 meter high stainless steel sword in the complex.