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Amritsar
Information
Traditional
Culture and Hospitality of Amritsar
The unique fragrance of the culture of Amritsar is unmatched. A guest to the
city of Amritsar is always treated with warmth
and love. The Amritsaris are known for their open
mindedness and
hold visitors in the highest esteem. Good habitat,
laughter and love are part and parcel of Amritsar.
The
exuberance and vitality of the citizens is vigorously
displayed in their love for song and dance. One
can witness the Dhol-Sammi, the Bhangra, the Giddha
and other traditional folk forms in abundance.
Hospitality in Amritsar is an extension of the
feeling of brotherhood, love and kindness which
are an inherent part of every Punjabi.
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Places
to Visit
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A
Culinary Journey through Amritsar
For five star cuisine at "Dhaba" prices take a culinary journey through Amritsar
city.
The finger licking tandoori fair, the hearty meats and the curries, the delectable
sweets and puddings and the heavy-duty lassies all
will attack your taste buds with a double whammy.
Pure desi-ghee is used as a cooking base by the "dhaba
wala" and unadulterated milk forms the base for
desserts. This is the city where five star restaurant
fair is easily spurned for the "kulcha - channa" at
the corner hole-in-the-wall eatery.
Do take time of to try food at "Guru
ka Langar" at
the Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Remember to
take home the famous "pinnis" & "papad -vadis" of
Amritsar.
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The
Shopping Experience
Shopping options in Amritsar revolve around handicrafts and rugs with prices
being competitive. Woollen blankets and sweaters
are cheaper in Amritsar than elsewhere in the state
of
Punjab. One can also shop for traditional jewellery,
dry fruit, spices, Punjabi jutties (shoes), shawls,
stoles and a myriad of other divine paraphernalia
such as karas, kirpans, books, khandas,
paintings, pictures and the like.
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Getting There
- Air:
Amritsar is connected by air with Delhi, London,
Slovakia, Singapore, Vancouver and several other
major cities of the world.
- Rail:
Amritsar is connected by rail with Delhi, Kolkatta,
Mumbai, Bangalore, Varanasi, Chennai, Wagah Border
(Attari Border) and many other places in India
- Road:
Amritsar is connected by road with all the major
cities in Punjab and elsewhere in India.
Some of the distances are as follows:
Jammu
– 216 km.
Chandigarh – 235 km.
Delhi – 435 km.
Wagah – 29 km.
- Local
Transport : Cycle Rickshaw, Taxis etc.
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General
Information
- Temperature :
Summer
- Max: 46° C
Min : 15° C
Winter
- Max : 18° C
Min: 0° C
- Rainfall: 59.2cm
- Clothing: Cotton in summer and woollens in winter.
- STD code: +91 183
- Currency: Indian Rupee
- Official Language: Punjabi, although English is spoken and understood
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