Punjab,
literally meaning the 'land of five rivers' is one of the important states
of North India. Situated on the border of Pakistan, Punjab boasts of a long
history and rich cultural heritage. Punjab shares boundaries with
Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. A
historic region, Punjab had been ruled by various empires and ethnic groups
that include Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Ancient Macedonians, Persians, Arabs,
Turks, Mughals, Afghans, Balochis, Sikhs and British.
Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, while Amritsar, Ludhian, Jalandhar and
Patiala are other major cities of the state. Punjab is mostly inhabited by
the Sikhs and all over the state there a number of Gurudwaras. Golden Temple
in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of Sikhs and visited by lakhs of devotees
and tourists every year. Besides, Punjab is home to a number of religious
sites, historic places and other interesting monuments. Punjab is also known
for its exquisite handicraft, scrumptious food, colourful dresses and
dances.
On the whole, Punjab is an exciting destination for seasoned travellers as
well as pilgrims. So, visit the state this vacation to experience spiritual
peace alongwith some thrilling visual feasts.
