Historical Places in Punjab

The ancient sites of Punjab are symbols of both the country's and India's colorful and illustrious past. In terms of the history of Independent India, noteworthy locations include the Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border, while the Golden Temple is significant to the Sikh community and the history of Punjab. Punjab has a large number of ancient forts as well.

One of the most spiritual locations, the Golden Temple is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib. The temple is symbolic of other Indian political development as well. It is one of Sikhism's holiest temples and is brimming with spiritual zeal and reverence. Its divinity is something that can only be felt, not spoken about. Even though there are thousands of people wandering around the temple grounds, all you will hear is quiet, broken up by the chanting of the Sikh prayers.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Most Famous Historical Place in Punjab
• Best Time to Visit: November - March
• Duration: 2-3 Hours

A significant historical site in Punjab during the Indian Independence War was Jallianwala Bagh. It is a public garden in Amritsar that holds a memorial of national significance that was created by the Indian government in 1951 to remember the British forces' slaughter of peaceful revelers on April 13, 1919.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Memorial of national importance
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 1-2 Hours

India and Pakistan have a road border at Wagah. Because of the well-known beating retreat ceremony, which is done every day just before nightfall, it is now a well-known tourist destination. Nearly 5,000 individuals come to the border to take part in this ritual. The Pakistan Rangers and the Indian Border Security Force conduct the flag ceremony.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Patriotic Historical Place in Punjab
• Best Time to Visit: November- March
• Duration: 2-3 Hours

In Amritsar's Company Bagh, there is a museum called the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. The museum is named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first king of the Sikh Empire, and it served as his summer home. The museum now offers information about the Maharaja's life in addition to the 18th and 19th-century Sikh community's history, art, and architecture. The Golden Temple is roughly 4 km away and Amritsar Junction is about 1.5 kilometers from the museum. The museum, which was transformed into a museum in 1977, has many artifacts and private possessions of the Maharaja, including his armor and weapons.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Archive of Royal Heritage
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 1-2 Hours

Mohd. Khairuddin built the Khair-Ud-Din Masjid, which is renowned for its architecture, in 1876. The beautiful mosque Khairuddin Masjid, commonly referred to as Jama Masjid, was crucial to India's war for independence. From the pillars of this mosque, Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari, a Muslim intellectual and political figure, urged the populace to fight against British rule. It was the location where Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari, issued the famous proclamation to declare war against the plundering British. This amazing creation, which was built in an arcuate manner, is reminiscent of the old Islamic architecture, which included exquisite beams and arches.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Architectural Significance
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 2-3 Hours

The Golden Temple in Amritsar's west side is home to the revered shrine of Mata Kaulan, sometimes referred to as the Gurudwara Mata Kaulan. This Gurudwara bears the name of Bibi Kaulan, a renowned disciple of Guru Har Gobind. The older Sikh community members still remember her kirtans, which she sang every evening with devotion. Guru Har Gobind recommended followers take a swim in the Kaulsar Sarovar, which is close to the Gurudwara Mata Kaulan, before traveling to the Amrit Sarovar. The Sarovar is also the first reliquary to bear a Muslim woman's name.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Legendary devotee Bibi Kaulan
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 1-2 Hours

Guru Ke Mahal, started by Guru Ram Das in 1573 as a little cottage that later served as a home for the great gurus of the Sikhs, houses the Granth Sahib and their gurus. In the holy city of Ramdaspur, on the main street of Guru Bazaar, next to the Golden Temple, is the modest hut known as Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahal (now known as Amritsar). The building, which was once Sri Guru Ram Das's home and the birthplace of Amritsar, was converted into a Gurudwara. The Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs' holy book, is kept in this three-story tabernacle on an elevated platform. Three levels make up the Mahal's construction.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: three-storey tabernacle
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 2-3 Hours 

 

One of the forts near Punjab's Ludhiana is the Lodhi Fort. It is a beautiful building that is locally known as Purana Qila or Old Fort and is now in ruins as a result of carelessness. The fort is located on a sizable plot of ground that is currently surrounded on all sides. What was once the pride of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the entrance to Sikander Lodhi's dominion today lies abandoned and in ruins? Surprisingly, a significant portion of the local populace is unaware of the location of this fort. The fort has a rich history, despite the fact that it appears to be quite an uninteresting ancient building.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Grand Structure
• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Duration: 3-4 Hours

Punjab is one of India's most culturally lively states and has strong agricultural traditions. Its inhabitants are renowned for their larger-than-life personalities, which are reflected in Punjab's distinctive art, dance, architecture, and zest for life. Punjab is located in the north of the country, close to the capital, New Delhi. Punjabis are frequently the center of any gathering since they are physically fit, passionate about consuming alcohol and food, and passionately religious. Because of the numerous sights and sounds it offers, their state is a realm of wonders that draws tourists from all over the world.