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Photo Diary - Train to Amritsar


Earlier this week I made a day trip to Amritsar, Punjab. This was my second time in the city but the first time with my husband. I am in love with the city. People are friendly, civil and polite. Food is delicious. Shopping is fabulous and cheap. What else could one want, right? Places we visited:

1. Wagah Border, which is the only road border crossing between Pakistan and India, and lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Lahore (Pakistan) and Amritsar (India). This border has a great significance due to our history and strained relationship with Pakistan. If curious to know more, click here!

2. The Golden Temple or otherwise known as The Harmandir Sahib (meaning Temple of God). It a prominent place of worship for Sikhs. Although I am not Sikh and neither am I religious, I do find peace here. There is a sanguine and positive vibe about the place. Definitely a place I will be coming back to again. 

3. Jallianwala Bagh is famous for the massacre that that happened on April 13th 1919 when Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer commanded his soldiers to shoot unarmed civilians which included men, women and children. The shooting lasted for almost 15 minutes and about 1500 people were injured and 1000 were killed. This day is marked at an important incident in the Indian Struggle of Independence. 

4. Last but not the least Amritsar is famous of the delicious food you get there. I indulged in Amritsari Naan and Chaane [Chickpeas] while husband gorged Makke ki Roti [Corn Bread] and Sarson ka Saag. All I can say is that I am ready to go back for the food, mostly :P 

A must visit place if you are in North India! 

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33 comments

  1. Jelena ZivanovicFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    really the city looks great,well at least from your point of view and pics u took!:) great bronze woven bag!:))
    kisses

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  2. Diana MieczanFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    That place looks amazing! I love all those buildings and the food looks delicious! I really have to visit one day! Glad you are having a lovely time, sweetie
    Happy Friday,kisses

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  3. VixFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I've wanted to visit Amritsar for soooo long! I want to see the border closing ceremony and visit the Golden Temple so much so I really loved this post.
    xxx

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  4. AmritFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Excellent. Awesome post. I really liked reading it.

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  5. My Unfinished LifeFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    me and the husband had visited amritsar on a two day trip last august...boy it was amazing!!!
    your post brought back those memories!!
    we had a delightful time there and the foodie my hubby is...he checked out all the various foods there!!...in fact i wrote a post on it!!!

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  6. DesignwaliFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    gorgeous images!

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  7. archives vintageFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    that is really what blew me away about india. i am not religious at all, yet that feeling you described of peace is exactly what the whole country did for me. thank you for sharing these wonderful images and some history with us!

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  8. Anupriya DGFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Lovely pictures......like the black & pink kurta too!! :)

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  9. hamaarethoughts.comFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    lovely picha..I love Amritsar..spend half of childhood there!
    its awesome place...
    thanks for sharing!

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  10. Jamie-Lee BurnsFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    all these photos have me wishing I was in India right now!

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  11. HiFashionFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    So jealous you got to visit the border. I have family in Lahore and have always wanted to go to the border everytime I'm there.

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  12. EzzyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    great pics!!
    love your black and pink kurti :) <3

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  13. SabinePsynopsisFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    What an amazing trip, Tanvi. Plus delicious food... One day I'd love to go, too.

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  14. bollywoodstylediariesFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Aah, the indian flag, the national emblem, Jallianwala bagh - whenever I look at them, i always get a lump in my throat. Even after 15 years of leaving the country!

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  15. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Looks like an absolutely wonderful place!!! Just gorgeous photos :) xoxo

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  16. Anita...February 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Photos are amazing..thanks for sharing...the peace in the air is something I haven't found anywhere else...it just brings calm upon...

    I really hope I can visit it soon...

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  17. Everyday Dress UpFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    oh my god the food!!!!

    lovely
    divinebunny

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  18. SplurgerinaFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Your kurta is beautiful!! I've been to Amritsar only once but I remember loving it...people are super warm and of course nothing beats typical punjabi food...and now my mouth is watering! :P

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  19. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I love Amritsar. I have some pictures too, will show them to you sometime :) And Wagah border - what an amazing experience!!

    www.style-fiesta.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I love Amritsar. I have some pictures too, will show them to you sometime :) And Wagah border - what an amazing experience!!

    www.style-fiesta.blogspot.com

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  21. caribbean princessFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Amazing pictures and you looked super cute in your casual wear! India is such an amazing place. Wonderful architecture, food, people. Maybe one day I will visit.

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  22. ChandanaFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    So many amazing places in India.. Forget about exploring the world.. exploring the wonderful places in India itself will take a lifetime! No wonder they say Incredible India :)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    wow awesome blog!
    full of love.
    congrats!
    admirable!

    xoxo LA

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  24. FashionJazzFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This place looks stunning!! Hope you have a lovely weekend xx

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  25. Oh to Be a MuseFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    i love the colorful cultural shots! and is that naan? oh i think i'm going to eat some now. :)

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  26. Overlooking MississippiFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love how the two ladies are staring at you as you are posing for the pic..hehe..

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  27. Style, She WroteFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Very cool pictures Tanvi! I have never been here so it's nice to experience it through you! xo style, she wrote

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  28. Lee OliveiraFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    So enjoying following your India travels. Sorry I haven't visiting for a while. Been a bit busy. I'm actually craving some good india food whilst I'm in New York.

    Lee
    x

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  29. www.majormusthaves.comFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I love the pic of you sitting down crossing your legs. Priceless. Should be in a magazine. So natural and beautiful.

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  30. EmmaginationFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Amazing Tanvi...Everything looks gorgeous

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Loved the pictures. I also love the pic of you sitting with your crossed legs. :)

    I'm not a huge fan of chikapeas...

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  32. Jasmine A.February 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    what a gorgeous city. i'll have to put it on my list of cities to visit when i'm in northen india at the end of the year.

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  33. SuruchiFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    this is a perfect presentation...and so good to see u in a new mesmerizing avtaar:-)

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