North India Tour Punjab: Exotic Destination in the Lap of nature

Punjab, one of the India’s beautiful state and one of India's most prosperous states. Punjab well famous as the bread basket of India, accounting for almost the entire production of wheat in the country. North India Tour Punjab is famous for its cuisine, culture and history. Tourists to Punjab can enjoy culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and history. Punjab has a rich religious history incorporating Sikhism, Islam and Hinduism. The North India Tour Punjab provides you to view the Punjabi palaces, historic battle sites, shrines, temples and examples of Sikh architecture are notable attractions. Punjabi cuisine includes a wide range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. North India Tour Punjab provides you to have the view of beautiful places of tourist importance. Some of the leading tourist attractions in Punjab include:

 Punjab Travel Places:

Amritsar is the sacred pilgrimage destination for Sikhism. It is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and also referred as “Holy pool of nectar”. Golden temple of Amritsar is famous for its full golden dome and is an excellent fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture. The exquisite Golden Temple attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Jallianwala Bagh is another tourist favourite park in the city where the British police massacred many pilgrims in the year 1919. The Wagah border where the flag lowering ceremony takes place is another popular tourist attraction and side trip from Amritsar. Patiala is another tourist importance place with tourist spots like Moti Bagh palace and many more. Anandpur Sahib is another sacred place for Sikhs and also known as the “Holy city of Bliss” and many more tourist places. 

Art & culture of Punjab:

In Punjab, large part of people follow Sikhism and Punjabi is the state language which is quite similar to Hindi. The most famous craft tradition of Punjab is phullkari, means flowering and it does exactly that - creates a flowery surface with the simplest of tools, a needle and a silken thread, and a high degree of skill. One of the popular ordered forms of work and amusement for young girls is Tirinjen - where the girls spin and sing. The games in Punjab are suitable for children, youth, adult and old people alike. These include wrestling bouts, folk songs and dances, kite flying, cock fights, etc. Kites, a favourite pastime of the Punjabis, are known by its various names - Guddi, Gudda, Mashli, koop, patang.

Dance & Music of Punjab:

Punjab is known to have one of the most diverse and expressive culture in India and the Music and dance is an important component for showcasing it. Punjab is the only place where the dances for men and women are not the same and are of varying forms. Bhangra is a famous dance form of Punjab performed in villages for welcoming the spring season. There is no dance without dhol. Punjabi folk music is nice to hear and which takes the listener in to a different world. 

Festivals of Punjab:

The people of Punjab are very fun loving and love to mix with others. There are many important festivals in Punjab during which peoples share good times with each other. Some of the popular festivals of Punjab include, Lohri, Holi, Deepavali, Dusshera and even more. The Gurpurab festival is celebrated by the Sikhs to express their reverence for their gurus. People come to participate in such functions from far-off places, trudging dusty distances. Many a fair is held in memory of a saint or a pir, and people from all communities living in a village participate in it. Holi, Baisakhi, Lohri, Maghi, Diwali, Tika, Teej are some of the famous festivals celebrated and enjoyed in Punjab. A North India Tour Punjab will provide you the view of colourful festivals celebrated in Punjab.

Food of Punjab:

Punjabi cuisine is very famous in India and it can be non-vegetarian or completely vegetarian. One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. The people of this region are largely wheat eaters and have developed variations of breads including the stuffed aloo paratha and the Makki ki roti and many more. The main masala in a Punjabi dish consists of onion, garlic and ginger. Thandoori food is a Punjabi specialty especially for non-vegetarian dishes. The lip-smacking variety of Punjabi food literally gives a treat to the connoisseurs of cuisines.