Important information Around Amritsar

Tourist Acctration in Around  Amritsar

• RamTirth
• TarnTaran
• Wagah Border 

RamTirth(llkms.)

It is believed to be the site of the Ashram of Maharishi Balmiki, the legendary sage who composed the great epic Ramayana. Sita, the consort of Lord Rama is said to have stayed here and gave birth to the twin sons, Luv and Kush. The pilgrim centre has an ancient tank and many temples.

TarnTaran(22 kms.)

The famous golden domed Guradwara at Tarn Taran was built by Sri Arjan Dev ji, the fifth Sikh Guru. The water of the holy pool is said to possess miraculous powers, especially for those suffering from leprosy.

Wagah Border (28 kms.)

hs The spectacular ceremony of "Beating the Retreat" held every evening at Wagah border 2 near Attari has become an important tourist attraction on both sides of the of the Indo -j£ Pak border. A number of buses ply between Amritsar and Attari.