Places to visit in Punjab

If you are searching for the best places to visit in Punjab, let us tell you that there is no one place that fits all. Punjab—the land of five rivers, is best known for its brave, kind-hearted, and hospitable people. With its exuberant festivals and celebration, Punjab delights everyone differently.

What’s more beautiful than its culture and religious diversity are its people, ‘The Punjabis.’ The people of Punjabi are so bold & brave, they warmly welcome everyone regardless of their caste, religion, and country. Over the top, they love colorful dresses, adrenaline rush music and share an undying love for food & fun. If you ever visit Punjab, what you will love the most is spicy, tangy-flavored traditional Punjabi food, especially their butter chicken.

With all these things, Punjab is undoubtedly a worth-visiting place, but do you know where to head in Punjab? No worries, we have rounded up the ten best places to visit in Punjab that are not ordinary tourist places. So, let’s take this virtual Punjab tour.

1. Sri Harmandir Sahib

Located in the holiest city of the Sikh faith, Amritsar, Sri Harmandir Sahib, commonly known as Golden Temple, is one of the greatest attractions of Punjab. The divine temple or court of the lord is an impressive golden structure at the center of a sacred lake. Regarded as one of the best places to visit in Punjab, Golden Temple is decorated inside out with verses from the holy ‘Guru Granth Sahib.’

2. Jallianwala Bagh

Jallian wala bagh is a 6.5-acre public park that holds the national importance of a pre-independence massacre. It is one of the most important places to visit in Punjab to pay homage to the martyrs killed in the Jallianawala Bagh massacre, which took place on-site on the festival of Baisakhi, April 13, 1919.

3. Rock Garden Chandigarh

Regarded as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Punjab, the Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden designed for rock enthusiasts. It consists of some most impressive rock sculptures and species of rock statues along with the incredible love & passion of Nek Chand Ji, the founder of this Rock Garden, Chandigarh. Open on all seven days a week, it is famous for being the most eco-friendly garden in and is perfect for a family picnic at the weekend.

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It is one of the most popular national parks that can be found about 160 miles east of San Francisco. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central-eastern California.