Travel Guide to Golden Temple Amritsar
Amritsar’s Golden Temple, in the state of Punjab, northern India, is one of the country’s most spectacular sites. It’s natural beauty is hard to beat; the gilt-edged temple shimmers in the large pool of water that surrounds it. Also known as Sri Darbar Sahib (Temple of God), the site is visited by over 100,000 people every day and is of the world's holiest shrines.
Amritsar means the "pool of the nectar of immortality" and was the name given to the tank around the Golden Temple which was excavated in 1577 CE. The city of Amritsar subsequently grew up around the pool.
It’s a breath-taking spectacle, full of colourful people from all faiths and nationalities. Be prepared for an intense experience and one of the friendliest places in India.
