Gurudwara Darshani Deori This Gurudwara is situated in Bazar Mai Sewa. During the period of Guru ji, there was no construction between Golden Temple and Guru Bazar since old city was only around Guru Ke …
A Memorial at Gurudwara Saragarhi (Amritsar)
During the Heritage Walk conducted by Davinder Singh, we reached Gurudwara Saragarhi – The only Gurudwara built by the British in Amritsar. We also saw 21 Sikh Non-Commissioned Officers’ names (who fought against 10,000 soldiers) on …
Papad Bazar – Amritsar’s Famous Papad/Wadiyan (Homemade) Market
We paid Rs. 120/- for 1 kg Urad Dal Wadiyan packet and Rs. 120/- also for 1 kg Urad Dal Papad packet. We were told by the Papad Bazar shopkeeper that his shop is 6th …
Tikki Burger as Evening Snack in Amritsar
Street food few times too good to resist. Amritsar is one such city having numerous street food stalls. We stop at Katra Ahluwalia Chowk opposite Dominos to have a Tikki burger prepared by the owner …
Chicken Curry for Dinner at Makhan Fish and Chicken Corner
It was 10 pm in the night when we reached Majitha Road to have dinner at a very famous restaurant – Makhan Fish and Chicken Corner. The shop is approx. 3 km from the Interstate …
Amritsari Kulcha King Size for Breakfast at Bade Bhai Ka Brothers Dhaba
Bade Bhai Ka Brothers Dhaba near the Town Hall in Amritsar is recommended by many for quality food. During the morning hours, we had a visit and requested them to serve what they think the …
Desi Ghee Jalebi as Morning Dessert at Gurdas Ram
During the Heritage walk morning hours conducted by Davinder Singh (a man with a white turban), we reached Jalebiwala chowk (Katra Ahluwalia) and a halt to taste famous desi ghee jalebi from a very famous …
A Brief History of Amritsar Railway Station – Built in 1859
Amritsar, the holy city is the place of world renowned Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Wagah International border post and famous for Hosiery, Fabrics, Dry fruits etc. The origin of the City lies with …
Fateh Diwas (Bandi Chhor Divas) in Amritsar (2014)
Fateh Diwas is celebrated each year the next day after Diwali (also known as ‘Bandi Chhor Diwas‘) festival at a ground behind Shaheed Ganj Gurudwara near Amritsar Railway Station. We visited via Cycle Rickshaw during …