Explore Amritsar with Golden Temple Tour

Golden Temple, the name reflects the significance of the spot. It is a popular pilgrimage attraction. Located in Amritsar, Golden temple is a prime place for followers of Sikhism and Hinduism. Located amidst the Sarovar, this beautiful temple is basically a Gurudwara. Originally named as Harmandir Sahib, the temple is famous with different names across the globe. Sikh devotees use the name 'Darbar Sahib'. Hindu followers use 'Hari Mandir and other travellers and devotees call it 'Golden Temple'. Noted for the golden dome, the temple allures devotees as well as heritage admirers. The temple houses different sacred spots in the temple premises. Sarovar is another prime attraction. Here every visitor take a dip to wash off the sins and purify the soul. Believed to be a sacred tank with medicinal powers, this is home to a large number of fishes.

Other attractions tourists can visit during their Amritsar tour are:

Goindwal Sahib Gurudwara

Another sacred place in Amritsar is Goindwal Sahib Gurudwara. The Gurudwara has 84 steps, which lead to a well. Recognized as 'Bauli', the well is popular for its sacred water. According to the belief, A dip in this holy well is a gateway to enlightenment. Tourists visit this Gurudwara to get the blessings of the deity.

Durgiana Mandir

Durgiana Mandir is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Presiding deity of this beautiful temple shares the temple premises with two other deities Bhairon and Lord Hanuman. Highlights of the temple are devotion of the locals and a unique trend. According to the tradition, during navratri's (nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga) parents please lord Hanuman by dressing up their sons as langoors.

Mata Temple

Built in honour of Lal Devi, this beautiful temple is another sacred place in Amritsar. Lal Devi was a great female saint of 20th century. As per the legend and belief, if women visit this temple and pray to the Almighty, they get blessed with children.

Jama Masjid Kherudin

Jama Masjid Kherudin is a religious place as well as a historic building. Renowned for its amazing architecture, this holy place enjoys historic importance also. Built in 1876, Jama Masjid Kherudin is in Hall Bazaar. Tourists from different locations across the globe ensure their visit to this sacred place during their Amritsar tour.

Amritsar is a region that is famous for sacred places and heritage monuments. Gurudwara Damadama Sahib, Gurudwaras at Kiratpur Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak and Jallianwala Bagh are the few names from the list.