The Golden Temple of Amritsar is the ultimate pilgrimage for the followers of Sikhism. The other Sikh shrines stand majestically in pure white marble and are beautifully adorned with murals. Places much visited in a vacation to Amritsar also include Durgiana Temple, Jallian Wala Bagh, Mata Mandir and Ram Bagh. Excursions from Amritsar provide a varied choice from some of the important Sikh pilgrimages to the hill resorts of nearby Himachal Pradesh.
Amritsar vacations are also preferred by the tourists because it is easily accessible from most of the places of India. The close proximity to varied places of interest also attract many tourists for vacations in Amritsar. The city is well served by a wide network of roadways, railways and airways. The verdant green fields make a pleasant journey by road and rail and the Rajasansi airport at Amritsar provides an international airport.