Punjab, the land of agriculture is one of the richest states of India. Punjab is the state which preserves the world's first and oldest civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization. Punjab, the name of the state is a combination of the Persian words "panj" and "ab" which means the Land of five rivers. These famous rivers of Punjab are Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej. Punjab is a state which has had tremendous impact on the growth and development of the country. Punjab is the only land in the world which has about 60% of population is Sikh community. The most famous festival of Punjab is Vaisakhi. The best infrastructure of Punjab has attracted to foreign companies who are looking for bases and manufacturing zones for their Indian operations. Bhangra, the traditional Punjabi dance is a fine example of the vibrant culture of the state.

Major Tourist Attractions in Punjab

Rock Garden - Rock Garden is a beautiful park which is built over a huge area. The main attraction of this park is that this park consists of numerous objects, figures and other interesting things, all made of waste products. This park was built by Nek Chand who was a former transport official.

Sukhna Lake - This is a beautiful and artificial lake of Punjab. Sukhna Lake is a popular hangout spot for both tourists and residents. One can enjoy here walking on path, boats, cafe and a small amusement park. This lake is also Asia's longest water channel for rowing and yachting.

Pinjore Gardens - Pinjore Gardens is also known as Yadavindra Gardens located 20 km from Chandigarh. Pinjore Gardens is one of the most popular picnic spots in the state. This is a beautiful Mughal garden which offers facilities such as a mini zoo, a cafeteria and picnic lawns for its visitors.

Golden Temple - Golden Temple is the most renowned Sikh Pilgrimage center in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. Golden Temple is a beautiful complex. This temple is visited by thousands of devotees and tourists from around the world. The architecture of this temple is a mixture of Hindu and Islamic style.

Jallianwala Bagh - Jallianwala Bagh is the place which has an important impact in Indian freedom struggle. This park is situated just a short walk from the Golden Temple. This is the place where in 1919, British soldiers open fired on a peaceful gathering of men, women and children and killed over one thousand people.

Wagah Border - Wagah Border is the place which divides India and Pakistan from each other. This is the only bus route from Punjab to enter in Pakistan. In the evening, the border closing ceremony takes place and witnessed by hundreds of tourists. The change of guard among the Indian Border Security Forces is an enchanting spectacle.

Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir - This is place where during the battle, Sikh Guru Gobind Singh was taken away for safety by Nabi and Ghani Khan. This place is situated just 10 km from Ludhiana. Here Guru Gobind Singh shot an arrow and water appeared miraculously which can still be seen here.

Adventure Holidays in Punjab

If you want to indulge yourself in any adventure activity during your tour to Punjab then this state offers you Water Sports Course. These courses are short duration courses. These courses offer all types of swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, boating and sailing etc. in still water. Your age for this sport must be 12 years and above. This is offered Round the Year and the major center for this is Regional water Sports Centre, Pong Dam near Talwara, Punjab.

Major Cities in Punjab

The Cities of Punjab present the dynamic and vibrant picture of whole state. Cities of Punjab are very beautifully designed and known for their unique tourist attractions, charming villages, beautiful mustard fields, fairs and festivals. Punjab cities are well known by other names like Amritsar, the Holy City, Ludhiana as the Manchester of India, and Jalandhar as City of Sports. Some more important cities of Punjab are Patiala, Rupnagar, Bathinda, Chandigarh and Patiala.

Hotels in Punjab

Hotels of Punjab are known for serving hospitality to all of its guests. These hotels are perfect choice for business and leisure traveler alike. There are enough and decent accommodation options in Punjab for all types of visitors. There are a number of star category hotels to budget class hotels. These all hotels cater to the needs of tourists. Booking in these hotels is very easy. You can also book these hotels online as well as through making a direct call. Some of the best hotels of Punjab are:
» Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana
» Radisson Hotel, Jalandhar
» Taj Chandigarh, Chandigarh
» KC Residency, Chandigarh
» Hotel Ritz Plaza, Amritsar
» Sepal Hotel, Bhatinda
» Green Hotel, Patiala