TOURISM BY STATE Tourism in Punjab The Indian state of Punjab is known for its cuisine, culture and history. Some of the main cities in Punjab are Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala. Punjabs public transportation network provides excellent tourist transportation. Tourists to Punjab can enjoy culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and history. Punjab has a rich religious history incorporating Sikhism, Islam and Hinduism. The royal Punjabi palaces, historic battle sites, shrines, temples and examples of Sikh architecture are notable attractions. Punjabi cuisine includes a wide range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Due to the scope and depth of Punjabs history there are many places of interest. Tourism is a swiftly expanding sector in Punjab. Forts and Palaces Bathinda Fort Sarai near nakoder Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar Ancient Fort at Bathinda, in Bathinda. Faridkot Fort Quila Mubarak, Patiala Bahadurgarh Fort (near Patiala) Anandpur Sahib Fort, Ropar Phillaur Fort, Ludhiana Shahpur Kandi Fort, 7 km from Pathankot Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1838 AD), Amritsar Keshgarh Fort, Anandpur Sahib Historic monuments in Nabha and Sangrur Payal Fort Shershah Suri Mahal Batala. This is of two parts. First part is the palace which is used as an official block in Baring Union College Batala. Second one is the summer palace which is known as baradari.......But one part is known as Hazira park. There is a lot more to do to preserve this historical site. History of Sikhism Baba Banda Bahadur War Memorial, Chappar Chiri, Ajitgarh Anandpur Sahib a city in Rupnagar district (Roper) in the state of Punjab, India. Known as the holy City of Bliss, it is a holy city of the Sikhs, and the birthplace of the Khalsa. The city is closely linked with their religious traditions and history. It is located on the lower spurs of the Himalayas surrounded by picturesque natural scenery, with the river Sutlej forming a shimmering and shiny blue border on the south west barely four miles away. With an awe inspiring natural scenery, a number of forts, gurudwaras & museums, and rich cultural history associated with the place, Anandpur Sahib is one of the biggest attractions for tourists in Punjab. Mughal Architecture Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind Serai Nurmahal, Nurmahal Mughal Serai, Doraha Mughal Serai, Shambhu Serai Lashkari Khan or RDB Fort, near Doraha Coronation site of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Gurdaspur Kos Minar 800 years old Payal Fort has been built by Maharaja Amar Singh of Patiala RIYASAT located in Payal(PAYAL TEH. PAYAL Dist LUDHIANA PUNJAB) ludhiana.nic.in/admin/admin_mc_payal.html with the co-operation of MUGHALS in 1771. After that Maharani Sahib Kaur won the fort from The Mughal Hakumats[1]. This fort is present here today also. Sarai of this fort Sarai Lashkari Khan is present near about this fort in Sri Manji Sahib Kottan, which is known as RDB(Rang de basanti) fort .At present This historical PAYAL FORT has been handed over to the Archeological Survey of India after removing illegal encroachments and Centre Govt of INDIA [3]. The interior of the fort is fast crumbling and hues type of Minakari and lots of attractive things present in it. Museums Virasat-e-Khalsa night view Sikh Ajaibghar, Mohali Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex (Virasat-e-Khalsa), Anandpur Sahib Sikh Ajaibghar, Mohali Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Amritsar[2] Sanghol Museum Angol Sikh War Memorial, Ferozeshah Hoshiarpur Archaeological Museum in Vishvesvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies(Sadhu Ashram), Hoshiarpur Rural Museum, Punjab Agricultural University Qila Mubarak Patiala, Museum of Armoury & Chaneliers Art Gallery at Sheesh Mahal Sports Museum, Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala Guru Teg Bahadur Museum, Shri Anandpur Sahib Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana Shahed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Museum, Khatkar Kalan Religious Places Harmandir Sahib. Golden Temple, Amritsar Gurdwara Shri Baoli Sahib Goindwal Sahib Khadur Sahib Baba Bakala Dera Baba Nanak,in Gurdaspur district Gurudwara Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi Kiratpur Sahib Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara Jyoti Sarup Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib Gurdwara Akalgarh Sahib, Gharuan Mehdiana Sahib Parivar Vichora Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Ludhiana Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib Gurudwara Naulakha Sahib Patshai Nauvi, Village - Naulakha, Fatehgarh Sahib Gurudwara Achal Sahib. It is made for the historical visit of shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Achal. Gurudwara Kandh Sahib. Here the Baraat of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was stayed. The Guru Sahib said,This wall will be live forever. Gurudwara Dera Sahib. Here Guru Nanak Dev Ji was married with Mata Sulakhni Ji. This Gurudwara is just near the Kandh Sahib. Temples Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar Ram Tirath Temple - Amritsar Durgiana Temple, Amritsar Shivala Dewan Banna Mal Gautam in Nawanshahr.( built by Dewan Banna Mal Gautam , Dewan Banna mal was Dewan of Maharaja Kapurthala. Mata Bhadrakali Mandir , Sheikhupur , Kapurthala. Kali Devi Temple, Patiala Panch Mandir , Kapurthala Gagan Ji Ka Tilla( ancient Shiv temple built by Pandavs ) in Dasuya Dist Hoshiarpur. Chandi Mandir Chandigarh. Sanehi Mandir in Nawanshahr. Achaleshwar Temple Batala. It is an ancient temple which has history of Satyug. After Diwali the fair has held. Which is known as Mela Nauvin Dasvin.........Every year there is a lot of people visit this place.. Kali Dwara Temple, Batala. It is also an ancient Devi temple in Chakri Bazaar Batala. In Navratras, many people make their son Suraj Kund , Sunam ( ancient sun temple of Satyug) Pandori Dham Gurdaspur. Sodal Mandir in Jalandhar Muslim pilgrimage Rauza Sharif, Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib Gardens Jallianwala Bagh Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar Bansar Garden, Sangrur Shaheed Bhagat Singh Garden, Faridkot Ram Bagh Garden, Amritsar Shalimar Garden, Kapurthala Bara Dari Garden, Patiala Moti Bhag palace, Patiala Rock Garden, Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab Rose garden, Chandigarh, Shantikunj garden, Chandigarh, Wild Life, Zoo, Wet Lands Hari-ke-pattan, Amritsar, Ferozepur (National Wetland & Wildlife Sanctuary) Kanjli Wetland, Kapurthala Beed on Faridkot mukatsar highway near Sadiq Satluj Water Body Wetland, Ropar Zoological Park, Chhatbir Tiger Safari Ludhiana & Deer Park at Neelon Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh Science and technology Pushpa Gujral Science City, Jalandhar Pushpa Gujral Science City, Jalandhar Sports Tourism Rural Olympics, Kila Raipur Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, SAS Nagar Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala Hockey Stadium Astrotruf Ground Faridkot Hockey Stadium Astrotruf Ground Bathinda Archaeological Destinations Indus Valley civilization site at Ropar Ancient Buddhist and Hindu archeological sites at Sanghol in Fatehgarh Sahib and Dholbaha in Hoshiarpur district respectively. Qila Mubarak, Bathinda Fairs and Festivals Gidha Hola Mohalla, Anandpur Sahib Mela Maghi/Muktsar Fair Gurpurb Lohri Bhatinda Virasat Mela and Heritage Fesivals at Faridkot, Patiala, Rupnagar, Kapurthala, Amritsar Punjab Heritage Vintage and Classic car Drive Holi Baisakhi Rauza Sharif Urs Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman Faridkot Diwali, Golden Temple Harbhallabh Sangeet Festival, Jalandhar Shaheedi Jor Mela, Fatehgarh Sahib Vasant Panchami, Patiala Tourism sites at Dams Ranjit Sagar Dam Bhakra Dam, Nangal Madhopur headworks, near Pathankot Border Areas The evening flag lowering ceremony at the India–Pakistan international border near Wagah Wagah Border, Amritsar Husianiwala Border, Ferozpur Pul Kanjri, near Amritsar Eating, Shopping & Amusement parks Haveli, Jalandhar, Faridkot Phagwara, Rajpura Bharavan the Dhaba, Amritsar Kesar da dhaba, Amritsar West-End Mall, Ludhiana Hardys World (Amusement park), Ludhiana Ansal Plaza Mall, Phagwara Viva Mall, Jalandhar, Phagwara Floating Restaurent, Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib Manoranjan Park 5D cinema Faridkot AC Market Patiala
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