Perhaps one of the oldest cities in India, the founding of Amritsar traces back to the 1577 during the time of Ram Das, widely known as the fourth guru. Today, it is a much-desired destination among international travellers, owing to its abundance of attractions, both historical and cultural. Travellers are often bowled over by the string of fascinating sites found in the city, which presents an ideal threshold to learn more about the ancient tales involving the old city.
Among the bevy of attractions in Amritsar, an undeniable enticement is the Golden Temple. This is arguably one of the main reasons for the increasing footfall to the city, as it is praised for being the holiest shrine in the entirety of Sikkim. Most visitors rate this gold-plated shrine to be alongside the revered Taj Mahal, described to be an enthralling sight amidst the bustling city. Aside from this holy attraction, the city is hum with excitement, where most locals seem to follow a frenetic pace of life.
As one of the emerging attractions in India, it comes as no surprise that a majority of Amritsars districts are as slick as the cosmopolitan cities. Here, plentiful eateries lie waiting to be explored by the traveller. From simple, laid-back restaurants to opulent, fine-dining venues, there are a number of dining outlets for the traveller to experience an Indian epicurean adventure. Renowned for a range of culinary delicacies, travellers can expect to taste dishes such as sharbat, puris, kulchas, tandoori, prathas, bhatura channa, seekh kabab, barbecued chicken, papad, samosas, satpuras, rabri, spicy pickles, mutton tikka, vadian and lassi.
One of the best restaurants to dine is Yellow Chilli. This stylish restaurant caters to the more affluent community, where one can delight in a variety of dishes by Sanjeev Kapoor, a leading celebrity chef. Few of the delicacies one can expect to savour are blackcurrant kulfi, rogan josh and hariyali machchi. Travellers can also opt to visit other popular restaurants such as Punjab Dhaba, Kesar Da Dhaba, Guru-Ka-Langar, Brothers Dhaba, Crystal Restaurant, Aurah, Sagar Ratna, Neelams, Novelty, Punjabi Rasoi, Markhan, Surjit and Barbeque Nation.
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