Golden Temple, Amritsar
Golden Temple - soul of Amritsar
Golden memories is what we want from our vacations. Visiting a tourist haunt which is nothing but Gold would be all the more enticing - Golden Temple is a priceless monument, not only for its Gold but also for its impeccable history.
The exquisite Golden Temple is what makes this otherwise unremarkable Punjabi city special. This sacred Sikh shrine attracts pilgrims from all over the world who come there to pay their respects and do voluntary service. Incredibly, the number of visitors per year rivals the Taj Mahal in Agra. The main temple looks particularly arresting at night when it’s beautifully lit up, with its imposing pure gold dome illuminated. The temple complex is open for almost 20 hours, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. It's well worth two visits -- during the day and night. Heads must be covered and shoes removed when you enter the temple.