Punjab Tourism

The land of warriors, rivers, history, culture, and lively lifestyle, Punjab is one of the most beautiful places in the whole subcontinent. Punjab tourism is known for its sacred shrines, historical sites, unique gastronomy, and a perfect amalgamation of rural and urban life.

From the best places to visit to exciting things to do, best time to visit, how to reach, and other essential information, this ultimate guide is all you need to explore the best of Punjab.

Starting from the places to visit in Punjab, the North Indian state is home to a plethora of attractions which suit all types of travelers. The most important tourist attractions in Punjab are the sacred shrines and historical places. The Harmandir Sahib/ Golden Temple, Anandpur Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib, Damdama Sahib, Dukh Nivaran Sahib, and temples like Panch Mandir, Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple, Iskcon Ludhiana, and Shri Sai Baba Mandir Jalandhar are some of the most popular religious tourist attractions in Punjab. Some of the cities of Punjab like Chandigarh, Mohali, Patiala, Ludhiana, Bathinda, Jalandhar, and Sangrur are also interesting places to explore in Punjab.

Punjab also offers a variety of things to do which add excitement to a vacation. From boating in Sukhna Lake to a day out at amusement parks like Hardy's World Amusement Park (Ludhiana), Thunder Zone (Swara). Wonderland (Jalandhar), Chill-O-Thrill Water Park (Bathinda), and Sun City (Amritsar), there is no end to the list of things to do in Punjab. A visit to the Wagah Border to spectate the ‘Lowering of the flags’, ceremony, is also one of the most interesting things to do in Punjab.

Other Punjab points of interest include shopping, nightlife, and the culinary delights of the different cities.  Shopping in Punjab is an activity that tourists should not miss. Different regions of Punjab have their own speciality but products like punjabi jutti, punjabi suit, punjabi phulkari, amritsari pickles, cut glass, bangles, parandhis, rugs, and shawls are some of the best things to buy in Punjab. When it comes to nightlife, the urban parts of Punjab like Mohali, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Amritsar offer some of the best places to enjoy the peppy nightlife of Punjab.

Punjabi food is also an important highlight of Punjab tourism. The lip-smacking culinary delights of Punjab are famous all over the globe. Different regions of Punjab are famous for some unique dishes. Some of the most popular culinary delights of Punjab are chole kulche, butter chicken, dal makhni, chole bhature, stuffed parathas, makki ki roti & saag, and more.

When it comes to traveling from one place to another in Punjab, the local transport system of Punjab is quite well developed which ensures hassle-free transfers within as well as outside the state. From buses to trains, flights, cabs, and tuk tuks, there are numerous transportation option available in Punjab.

So, plan your vacation to this exquisite destination to explore one of the most important aspect of North Indian culture.