PUNJAB
Useful Info & Guides
AREA
50,362 km2
POPULATION
2.77 crores approx
MAJOR FESTIVALS
Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali), Mela Maghi, Hola Mohalla, Raksha Bandhan (Rakhri), Vaisakhi, Lohri, Teeyan and Basant Kite Festival, Holi, Eid, Makar Sankranti / Lohri, Navratri, Dussehra.
NATIONAL PARK
Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Harike Wildlife Sanctuary, Jhajjar Bacholi, Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
Chandigarh Capitol Complex

CITIES OF PUNJAB
AMRITSAR
The spiritual capital of Punjab, a major Sikh pilgrimage & home to the world-famous, spectacular Golden Temple, the quintessential city of Amritsar is also among the largest cities of the state. Next to Amritsar is Jallianwala Bagh where the Amritsar Massacre took place. The streets and markets of the city, the lip-smacking cuisine, handlooms, fabrics, jutti, old city markets, etc. make this place perfect not only for travelling but also for shopping. Earlier, the city was known as Ramdaspur and Ambarsar, now the city is one of the most flamboyant destinations in North India.
PLACE TO VISIT
Harmindar Sahib (Golden Temple), The Partition Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Gurudwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib, Akal Takht, War Memorial & Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Statue, Wagah-Attari Border


CHANDIGARH
Architecturally well-planned city, designed by Le Corbusier in 1950 (Swiss architect), Chandigarh stands one of the most beautiful cities of the country. A wonderful example of urban planned, located in the foothills of Shivalik Range, Chandigarh showcases new-age city plans along with fine composition of modern lifestyle and green environment. City’s sector 17 is widely famous for being a hub of world-class shopping and dining experience whereas a huge crowd head to sector 22 for accommodation. It is a union territory and is shared by two states (Punjab and Haryana) as their capital city. This cosmopolitan city is one of the most prosperous cities in the country.
PLACE TO VISIT
Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Pinjore Gardens, Government Museum & Art Gallery, Shanti Kunj, Fun City, Terraced Garden, Thunder Zone, Botanical Garden, Bougainvillea Garden, Museum of Evolution of Life, Le Corbusier Center, Japanese Garden, Garden of Silence

