Punjab Attractions

The state of Punjab is most famous for the Golden Temple in Amristar, which is a sacred place for the Sikhs. The name Punjab means 'Land of Five Waters' but after Partition and the separation of Haryana, only the Sutlej and the Beas Rivers flow through the state.

Chandigarh serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana but does not belong to either state, it is a union territory.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Sukna Lake is a manmade lake that becomes home for many aquatic birds from Central Asia and Siberia from December to February.

The climate from April to June is very hot and the monsoon season runs from July to September so the best time to visit Punjab is from October to March.

Address

Punjab Tourist Information Office
SCO 1064-65, Sector 22-B
Chandigarh, Punjab
India

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Anandpur Sahib, India

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Annually in the month of March, Anandpur Sahib comes alive to celebrate Hola Mohalla. Each year Hola Mohalla marks the coming together of devotees for a festival of color and fun.

Sirhind, India

Sirhind is home to Aam Khas Bagh, a famous garden that was laid out by Emperor Akbar and added to by Emperor Jehangir. Highlights include a massive brick well, water features that are not in working order, and Emperor Jehangir's palace - although it is in ruins.

The Rauza Sharif in Sirhind is a spacious mausoleum that commemorates the burial place of Mujadid-alf-Saani Sheikh Ahmed Farooqi.