Amritsar city in the state of Punjab is respectfully mentioned as the "holy pool of nectar". It is one of the most ancient and fascinating cities of India. The city was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas. With the respect of the pilgrims that flock Amritsar, the city has become the symbol of Sikhism.

Area: 5,087 sq km

Population: 1.01 million(approx.)

Places to see:

• The Golden Temple: Here Sikhs from all over the world come to pay their reverence to Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund for spiritual purification, is the major landmark of the place. It was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ram Das. The Golden Temple is a two storey marble structure, with an imposing dome of pure gold. The original copy of the Granth Sahib, which is kept in the Golden Temple during the day, is ceremoniously returned to the Akal Takht, at night.
• Jalianwala Bagh: It is a poignant memorial of the freedom movement. This garden commemorates the martyrs, keeping the tragic episode in its historical context. General Dyer, a British general ordered firings against innocent people on April 13, 1919, which took lives of over 2000 unarmed people. Today, this site of brutal massacre, encloses a memorial with an eternal flame, dedicated to the martyrs.
• Durgiana Temple: Located outside the Lohagarh gate of the old city, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is a centre of pilgrimage for devout Hindus. Other attractions of the city are Baba Atal Rai Tower, Ram Bagh garden, Fatehabad Mosque, Tarn Taran, Harike Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary, Wagha Border.

• By Air: The Rajasansi airport at Amritsar is well linked by flights from all over India. Recently, it was upgraded to be an international airport.
• By Rail: There are direct links from Delhi to Amritsar by train for an 8-10 hour journey.
• By Road: Buses also ply regularly between the two cities.