There are many popular tourist attractions in Punjab. This article will share brief details about some of the most famous tourist attractions in Punjab.
Punjab Tourism – Tourist Destinations
In 2021, the total number of tourists who visited Punjab was 2,96,48,567, and the total number of foreign tourists who visited Punjab was 3,08,135. In 2020, the total number of domestic tourists who visited Punjab was 2,66,40,432. Due to the pandemic, the total number of tourists visiting Punjab, both domestic and foreign, dropped drastically in 2020 when compared to 2019.
Some of the most interesting tourist destinations of Punjab are given below:
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
- Jallianwalah Bagh
- Chandigarh City
- Wagah Border
- Akal Takht
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
- Harike Wetland
- Partition Museum
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort
- Lodhi Fort (Purana Qila)
Chandigarh – Capital of Punjab and a Very Popular Destination in Punjab
- Some of the famous parks are “Garden of Silence”, “The Rock Garden”, “Zakir Hussain Rose Garden”, “Botanical Garden”, “Japanese Garden”, etc.
- Chandigarh is famous for its urban design and architecture.
- It was designed by Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect.
- In post-independent India, Chandigarh is one of the earliest planned cities.
Golden Temple
- Golden Temple is a Gurudwara located in Amritsar.
- Golden temple is the holiest Sikh shrine.
- Golden temple is also known as “Harimandir Sahib” meaning “abode of god”.
- Golden temple is also known as “Darbār Sahib” meaning “exalted court”.
- The other name of the Golden temple is “Suvaran Mandir”.
- Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru completed the man-made pool on the site of the temple in 1577.
- This important Gurudwara was repeatedly rebuilt by Sikhs after it was destroyed repeatedly by Mughals and Afghan armies.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1
Why is Punjab famous for tourism?
Famous religious sites, rich history and scenic landscapes, are some of the reasons for the increase in tourism in the state of Punjab.
Q2
What is the most visited place in Punjab?
Chandigarh is the most visited place in Punjab, and it is the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh is a union territory and a city.
Q3
What is the best time to visit Punjab?
Winter is the best time to visit Punjab. The weather conditions in the winter months in the state of Punjab are pleasant which helps the tourists to go sightseeing.
Q4
What is the Speciality of Punjab?
Out of the five Takhts (temporal seats of religious authority) of Sikhism, three are in Punjab. The holiest Sikh shrine, the Golden Temple is located in Amritsar, Punjab. Punjab has contributed a lot to the Indian armed forces. Punjabi cuisine, folk dance and Bhangra are very famous.
Q5
Which city is beautiful in Punjab?
This is a very subjective question. The choice could vary from person to person. Many cities of Punjab are beautiful.
