There are no dearth of markets in the city selling local garments, jewellery, jootis, handicrafts etc. It was fun wandering the busy market streets and peeking inside the shops where shopkeepers sit eagerly awaiting the arrival of customers. When in Amritsar, shopping Phulkaris and Amritsari Jootis becomes a must! And I just love them to the core. After devouring all of that delicious food Sandeep, Sunrose and I spent the rest of our day in a food coma-induced haze! But we were absolutely fresh in the evening for some shopping! Well I don’t know about the boys but I was totally fresh, happy and excited to get on the shopping spree, so mom and I hurriedly got ready and dragged these guys out as well lol! 3. In fact better than the most famous ones! Do try it out.Ī true Punjabi food lover can never get enough of these places and of course this delicious food I bet!Īll these things were on our list and we wandered around the city trying all these delicacies. And there’s a small kiosk outside Golden temple (it doesn’t have a name) it’s run by an old man who makes super delicious Kulchas. Kesar da Dhaba, Bharawan da Dhaba, Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian wala, Ahuja Lassiwala, Kanha Sweets at Lawrence Road, Legendary Jalebi wala– Gurdass Ram Jalebi Wala. I know your mouth is watering, because mine is! I’d suggest you a few amazing places in the city where you could find all of the above. Thick yummy chilled lassi, Dal makhni, Shahi Paneer, Pindi Chole, Stuffed Kulche, Garam Garam (piping hot) Paranthe with loads of Makhan. You gotta stop thinking about how buttery, oily or sugary your food is, Haha Just let go and binge binge binge! You can burn those calories later. You’ll have to jostle through the crowd (Sangat) to taste it and what a heart warming experience. And no to mention the hot ghee-infused Kada Prasad and there’s nothing really like it. The divine taste of this meal, while sitting together with people from all walks of life in a common hall, united by a string of belief, definitely strengthens one’s faith in the universal power of food and almighty. Listen to the soulful Kirtan, take a dip in the Sarovar(the holy lake), get immersed in the pious ambience, and last but not the least gorge on heavenly Langar. In fact, A visit to Amritsar is incomplete without visiting the Golden Temple. This is a must do in Amritsar as a city walk will definitely take you a step closer to the lives of the locals. This city has many facades and flavours that can be best explored and experienced once you hit the roads and narrow streets. So, if you are planning to visit this city over the weekend, note these popular places to shop and eat, It’ll ensure that you’ve a well-rounded and wholesome travel experience: It was I guess my 20th visit and every time I’m left speechless by the grandeur and charisma of this place! The city surely beckons travellers from all over the world in search of healing and happiness! A historic city with a rich spiritual & cultural living heritage of ‘Punjabiyat’ – spirit of being Punjabi. ![]() We recently visited Amritsar with our family and like always what an enriching experience it was! ![]() ![]() On the other hand, the aromatic flavours in the air prepares you for the gastronomic delight. While the soothing Shabad Kirtan (devotional music) purifies the soul and sends a sort of contentment through one’s whole body. It’s difficult to quantify the blessings and what one takes with them post their visit to the Golden Temple (Darbar Sahib or Harmandir Sahib as we call it). The vibe here has a therapeutic effect both on mind and body. It’s visited by thousands and thousands of people every year, and still remains meticulously clean, calming, and mystical. There’s a sense of rich culture, vast history, interesting traditions and deliciousness in the air of this city. Amritsar or Ambarsar as colloquially called is synonyms with the Golden Temple, a place where food and faith fuses, where serenity and tranquility reverberates! Not only is it the home of the Sikh religion, but also a culinary capital of India, unarguably the apex of all the scrumptious food, Hence, the Foodie’s delight and shopper’s paradise.
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