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Punjab
Punjab
The Golden Temple at dawn, Sikh heritage, princely towns and food served with legendary generosity. Punjab is best experienced through its kitchens, gurdwaras and festivals.
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The Glorious Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar
The Gobindgarh Fort is a historical museum and cultural theme park showcasing the history of…
Around Fatehgarh Sahib
The archaeological site north of Fatehgarh Sahib is said to have flourished 3,000 years ago…
Fatehgarh Sahib, Sacred Pilgrimage Site
The historic Sikh pilgrim center, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sacred Pilgrimage Site, is named after Baba Fateh…
The Wonderful ‘Patiala’ City
The Wonderful ‘Patiala’ City, was founded in 1753, by Maharaja Ala Singh and named Patiala,…
Anandpur Sahib ‘The City of Bliss’
The ‘City of Bliss’ set on the left bank of the river Sutlej with Naina…
Around Amritsar
It is believed to be the site of the Ashram of Maharishi Balmiki, the legendary…
When to go
When to visit Punjab
The best time to visit Punjab is October to March. April, September are also good. Try to avoid May to August (heat, then monsoon). Hola Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib (March) and Baisakhi (April) are the big festivals.
- Best for high Himalayan treks
- Good for winter and lower treks
- Monsoon: most high treks closed
A general guide. Always check local conditions and official dates before you travel.
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