Punjab is a land of abundance, bhangra beats, and gregarious people who celebrate the spirit of life in their every thought, every action. The culturally rich state offers innumerable tourist attractions.
The important cities of the state are Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana.
The forts like Govindgarh Fort, Amritsar, Bathinda Fort, Qila Mubark, Bhadurgarh Fort, and Anandpur Sahib Fort bear testimony of the splendor of the bygone times. Then there are magnificent palaces that speak volumes of the skill of the artists who executed them. The noteworthy palaces are Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Amritsar, Moti Palace, Patiala, and the Shish Mahal, Patiala.
The pilgrimage circuit of Punjab includes Harimandir Sahib or Golden Temple, Tarn Taran, Goindwal Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Ram Tirth, Shiv Mandhir, Kali Devi Temple, Mazaar Pir Baba Haji Rattan, Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jama Masjid
The Phulkari work ( a style of embroidery), carpets, rugs, woolens, and leatherwork of the state make special souvenir items for your loved ones.
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