Punjab Tourism

Punjab, a state bordering Pakistan, is the heart of India’s Sikh community. The city of Amritsar, founded in the 1570s by Sikh Guru Ram Das, is the site of Harmandir Sahib, the holiest gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). Known in English as the Golden Temple, and surrounded by the Pool of Nectar, it's a major pilgrimage site. Also in Amritsar is Durgiana Temple, a Hindu shrine famed for its engraved silver doors.

History
The History of the Punjab concerns the history of the Punjab region the Northern area of the Indian Subcontinent that straddles the modern day countries of India and Pakistan. Historically known as Sapta Sindhu, or the Land of Seven Rivers, the name Punjab was given by later Muslim conquest in the Indian subcontinent. Ancient Punjab region was the primary geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilisation, which was notable for advanced technologies and amenities that the people of the region had used. The region was historically a Hindu-Buddhist region, known for its high activity of scholarship, technology, and arts. Intermittent wars between various kingdoms was characteristic of this time, except in times of temporary unification under centralised Indian Empires or invading powers.

Fairs & Festivals
Punjab is the true cradle of the Indus Valley civilization. The state of Punjab astonishingly combines both antiquity and plenty. In fact the festivals of Punjab can be redefined as a spiritual canvas of soul stirring celebration. Not only that festivals in the state of Punjab make for unrestrained jollification. Punjab participates in almost all the festivals taking place in the country. The festivals of Punjab would not only enliven your spirits but also would be a warm welcome from the monotonous schedule of your regular life. Festivals of almost all religions are celebrated with equal splendor and jollity in the state of Punjab.

Best Time to Visit
October to March are the best months to visit Punjab. While summers are hot and humid in Punjab, it's better to plan your trip during October to March when the weather is cold and pleasant making it comfortable for you to travel around and visit the major attractions of the State.

How to Reach :-

BY AIR - Delhi is the major international airport if you are coming from abroad, it takes only a few hours drive or by Train from Delhi to reach various cities in Punjab. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is in Amritsar, the other major airports in Punjab are at: Ludhiana, Patiala, Pathankot, Mohali, Chandigarh.

BY RAIL - All the major and smaller cities of Punjab are connected through railways. Amritsar is the largest railway station having trains connecting to all major cities. Punjab Railways have major railheads at Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Jalandhar and Pathankot.

BY ROAD - All the cities and towns of Punjab are connected with roads, National Highways and State Highways. The Grand Trunk Road also called as NH1 connect Kolkata to Peshawar passing through Jalandhar and Amritsar. Another major National Highway connects Punjab to Jammu passing through Hoshiarpur and Pathankot. The state road conditions of Punjab are the finest in India.