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A memorial of national significance, Jallianwalla Bagh is a public garden in Amritsar which is the site of the tragic Jallianwala Massacre. Spread across an area of 6.5 acres, mass killing of peaceful unarmed Sikh individuals including women and children, took place on the day of Baisakhi, the main Sikh festival. British troops on the command of Brigadier General Dyer, open fired on around 20,000 people, which resulted in more than 1000 casualties. The garden built to commemorate the dead, still shows bullet marks of the walls surrounding the site. Designed by renowned American architect Benjamin Polk, the entire structure depicts the suffering and dreadful trial of people during this heinous act. The well that saved lives of a lot of people is still intact and well-maintained by the civic authorities.

Jallianwala Bagh, which was once an ordinary garden house become a site witness to most gruesome committed by the British empire. Mass killing of peaceful unarmed Sikh individuals including women and children, took place here in 1919.

The most renowned and historically significant border post between India and Pakistan, the Wagha Border is located in the village of Wagha, Amritsar on the Indian side. It is famous for the ‘lowering of flags ceremony’ which involves soldiers from both sides namely the Border Security Force of Indian Army and Pakistan Rangers of Pakistan. In this ceremony, the soldiers of the respect country engage in 'Goose Mraching' in which they life their legs high above in the air. A traditional military drill, it involves intimidating theatrical and colourful movements performed by the respective soldiers as a sign of mutual rivalry, brotherhood and cooperation among both countries. Everyday in the even hundreds of tourists, domestic as well as international gather to witness this spectacle. In the evening, this 30-minute practice is highly entertaining and outstanding portrayal of national pride. Many cultural events are also organised at the end of the drill.

A place where two nations and its people meet, Wagha border is the most historically important landmarks of the both India and Pakistan which showcases the age old tradition 'lowering the flags' ceremony.

Dating back to the 18th century, the Lal Bagh Botanical Garden is one of the most significant landmarks of Bangalore city. Home of more than 1500 plant species, it was built by King Tipu Sultan. The king created a huge plant nursery comprising of diverse floral species from all across the world. Apart from Cubbon Park, this place is the only natural complex preserving rare and exotic plants. Spread across an area of 240 acres, the garden consists of various exhibits such as the Bonzai garden, Rose garden and Lotus garden. An elegant glasshouse built-in 1890 organizes flower shows which still take place during Independence Day and Republic Day week. The garden has a unique set of the irrigation system with lush lawns and fountains. A paradise for all the bird watchers, the garden also houses a 3,000 million-year-old peninsular gneissic rock which was used as a Watchtower by Kempe Gowda II

The summer residence of one of the most valiant rulers in ancient India, the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace is a gem in the landscape of Bangalore. Dating back to the 18th Century, it was commissioned by the father of Tipu Sultan, Hyder Ali. A stunning Indo-Islamic architecture adorns the structure of this elegant palace. Captured by the British Army after the fourth Anglo-Indian War, it is believed to be home to a splendid throne of Tipu Sultan which made of pure gold and gems. Housing the museum at an end, it depicts the life of the brave ruler who achieved martyrdom. Standing amid serene gardens, the palace boasts intricately designed motifs, carved pillars, and magnificent balconies. Clothes, pedestals, vessels, and crown which belonged to Tipu Sultan are still well preserved. The inner sanctum of the palace provides an aesthetic and regal ambiance that lifts the spirits of the visitors.

India is home to numerous religions, and one of these is a focused in the northern Indian territory of Punjab: Sikhism. Its followers have confidence in a solitary God, and in the lessons of 10 holy gurus. The temples, or gurdwaras, in the city of Amritsar, are both the profound and administrative place for 20 million Sikhs worldwide. This is the holiest sanctuary in the Sikh confidence. Master Ramdas Sahib, the fourth of 10 Sikh masters, developed the temple and its pool during the 1500s as a place of worship for all.

Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib or Sri Harmandir Sahib is the most significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs in India. People visit this temple to make the most of its architectural factor, ceremonies and for pilgrimage. As per SGPL official, more than one lakhs enthusiasts visit this holy place each day. In this way, the World Book of Records has pronounced that the Golden Temple is the most visited spot of the World. No trip to Amritsar is finished without a visit to the Golden sanctuary. 

Talking about the temple, the temple is divided into two floors. The ground floor has a sacred scripture of Guru Granth Sahib. This sacred text is reclaimed to the room in another structure inside the complex for four hours in one day. The upper floor is changed into a gallery. The roof of this floor is brightened with decorated structure and gems. The stair walls have paintings of Gurus of the religion.

The temples remain on a marble stage and sit inside a pool called Amrit Sarovar (the pool of nectar). Bathing in the pool is viewed as a sacred thing that will reestablish powers and lead to everlasting salvation. The clock tower, another spot at the place is likewise called the lost palace. The British annihilated the first Golden Temple and constructed a clock tower in its place. The clock tower was later crushed while building the new temple. Where the clock tower once stood is currently a passage and it has a clock. This passageway has an upper floor, which holds a historical museum. This passageway is still called as the clock tower. Another major part of the temple is the Langer. Master Ram Das Langer or the community kitchen is situated inside the complex. This kitchen holds a feasting hall as well. Food is served each day to all guests. Only vegetarian food is served. Individuals need to sit on the floor in columns to eat.

The nearest international air terminal is situated in Raja Sansi. It is around 11 km far from Amritsar. You can take a taxi to achieve the downtown area in 20 minutes. You can also take the bus from different states like Delhi, Chandigarh, and others. Or can commute by train as well.