Punjab Travel

Punjab

Punjab, the land of greatly imbibed culture and five rivers, is a treasure trove for a passionate tourist. This land of the great gurus not only boasts of historical monuments but also throbs with awe-inspiring places and palaces. It is a core fact that visitors touring this land of golden fields and Blue Mountains has never gone back without praising the essence of Punjab. Taking you to the exciting journey of Punjab we Tour India an online division of Indian Travel Services cover each and every glimpse of Punjab in the true sense. Tour India, a successful name of the Indian Tourism Industry takes immense pleasure in taking people on an interesting and unique tour of Punjab.

Specialty of Punjab

Punjab, a famous tour and travel destination is renowned for its pristine landscape and salubrious climate. Flooded with tourist, this land of the great saints and scholars hold a special place in the heart of every tourist. One of the most developed and rich state of India, Punjab is making a mark in the tourism industry with the increasing flow of the tourists from every part of the world. Our travel and tour package of Punjab will provide you with the perfect picture of Punjab by letting you explore the ancient beauty, romantic and picturesque backdrop provided by the Blue Mountain, and integrated cultural history of the state. Other specialty of Punjab includes bhangra, folklores, colorful and vibrant dance, and delectable tandoori cuisines etc.

Places of Interest in Punjab

There are numerous places that can be covered in Punjab tour and travel but the most preferred among the tourists are travel to Chandigarh and Amritsar. Tourists on their visit to Punjab certainly visit these two places, which are known for their architectural beauty and awesome places.

Amritsar

This ancient and fascinating city, meaning pool of nectar, is the gateway to Punjab, home to the Golden Temple and also the spiritual center for the Sikhs. The major attraction of Amritsar is the Golden Temple founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev. In our Amritsar travel we also cover other major attractions include Ram Bagh, Fatehabad Mosque, Tarn Taran, Goindwal, Khadur Sahib, and Baba Bakala etc.

Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max. 34, Min. 15; Winter- Max. 18, Min. 0, Rainfall: 59.2 cms, Clothing: Cotton in summer and Woollen in winter.

Places Of Interest:
Golden Temple, Akal Takht, Durgiana Temple, Jalianwalla Bagh, Saragarhi Gurudwara, Tower of Baba Atal, Academy of Fine Arts, Central Museum & S.G.Thakur Singh Art Gallery.

Excursions:
Gobindwal Sahib- 30 kms, Taaran- 22 kms, Baba Bakala Gurudwara- 45 kms, Ram Tirath-10 kms, Preet Nagar- 20 kms, Amanat Khan Sarai and Hari-ke-Patten- 38 kms.

Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Delhi and Srinagar.
By Rail: Well connected with major towns.
By Road: Jammu- 216 kms, Ferozpur- 160 kms, Chandigarh- 235 kms, Delhi- 435 kms and Wagah- 29 kms.

Chandigarh

Capital of Haryana and Punjab, Chandigarh is a beautiful and best planned city of India with world renowned architecture. In our travel to Chandigarh package we offer rich flare of places, which are of great interest for the tourists. Chandigarh is the living example of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's dream beautifully executed by Le Corbusier. In your travel to Chandigarh you are sure to discover this city as a rare epitome of modernization beautifully blended with nature's preservation. Chandigarh is known for plethora of tourist spots like Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Parks, Forests and Trees, Sukhna Lake, and Museum & art gallery etc.

Altitude:- 304.8 to 365.78 meters, Climate:- (deg C)-Summer- Max 37, Min 23; Winter- Max 24, Min 5, Rainfall: 111.4 cms, Best Season: October to March.

Places Of Interest:-
The Secretariat, The Assembly & High Court, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Govt. Museum & Art Gallery & Punjab University Complex, International Doll Museum, National Gallery of Portraits.

Excursions:-
Pinjore Gardens- 25 kms, Bhima Devi Temple- 22 kms, Chattbir Zoo- 22 kms, Mansa Mandir / Chandi Mandir- 10 kms, Bhakra Nangal- 116 kms, Ponta Sahib-135 kms, Naina Devi- 110 kms.

Reach -
By Air: Chandigarh is well connected with Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar and Leh.
By Rail: Well connected with major towns.
By Road: Amritsar- 240 kms, Dehradun- 230 kms, Delhi- 248 kms, Shimla- 117 kms, Kullu- 279 kms, Bhakra- 116 kms, Kasauli- 77 kms, and Jammu- 380 kms.