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Punjab Tourism

Golden Temple Entrance

Situated in the northern part of India, Punjab is one of the most colorful states of India. Addressed as an agriculture state, Punjab is the highest wheat producing state in India. As much its rural villages are developed in agriculture field, it's cities are competing with the most advanced cities of India. Chandigarh and Amritsar are the most important cities of Punjab. Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab that is also shared by the neighboring state Haryana. Jalandhar and Patiala are other two noted cities of Punjab.

Punjab is famous for quite a few aspects of tourism. The culture of Punjab is probably the most open and vibrant you will find in India. Whether they are the scintillating dances of Punjab like Bhangra and Giddha or festivals like Lohri and Baisakhi, the exhibition of energy and excitements is unmatched. Other most visible aspect is Pilgrimage and religion. Sikhism is the most prominent religion of Punjab. With the presence of Harmandir Sahib, famously known as The Golden Temple, in Amritsar; Punjab has become the most revered pilgrimage destination in Sikh religion.