India, Punjab and Haryana

India, Punjab and Haryana :

Destination overview

These two regions in the northwest of the country are also called "the breadbasket of the Indian Union", thanks to their fertile soils. They have contrastingly rich historical sites. While Punjab suffered from its split between India and Pakistan, Haryana is peaceful and the Sikh religious community welcomes tourists with amazing friendliness and tolerance.

pros

Both States are close to Pakistan in the west and the Himalayas in the north.
Punjab is the cradle of the nation of Sikh, known for its friendliness.

cons

The local political situation between Sikhs and Hindus is unstable.
Punjab and Haryana have very few historical and architectural sites.

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Our Editorial team's advice

In Pendjab, do not miss the sun rising or setting on the Amritsar Golden Temple, Sikhs' holy ground. It sparkles in the heart of the ancient city.
Visit Chandigarh's contemporary architecture, India's "small Brasilia", painted by Le Corbusier.
Take part in spectacular baths in Kurukshetra pools during solar eclipses, a place of purification that attracts close to one million pilgrims.
To get to Chandigarh from Delhi, take the Grand Trunk Road and meet a highly busy, enjoyable and colourful road.

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Amritsar : © Lonely Planet

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