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Travel Guide of Punjab

A state whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life, Punjab or 'Panj AAB literally meaning five rivers, is, so to speak, the heart of the country.

Blessed with fertile soil, Punjab is watered by the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Ravi and Ghaggar. Punjab witnessed heavy destruction and damage during Partition, yet it is one the richest states in the country today. The per – capita income by state is almost twice the average for all – India. The cornerstone of the economy of Punjab, and the source of his wealth is agriculture. Nearly 84 percent of the total geographical area of the state is growing.

On show at the Punjab

• Amritsar
Amritsar, the holy city of Sikhs, has grown from a sacred village pond into a spiritual center of the temporal Sikh culture. The city derives its name from the pool-Amritsar (Pool of Nectar), which was built by the tutor fourth Sikh religious faith. He is also on the Asian Highway. It is also the city where Jaliyan-wala-bagh, the garden where dozens of innocent Indian men, women and children were massacred by the British. Events of such magnitude catalysed the struggle for independence from India.

• Patiala
Patiala is famous for its healthy food, loving people, parandaas wonderful, exciting Patiala peg and jootis. Easily accessible and well maintained, Patiala is a place that would give the much needed tranquility far from urban chaos. The Sports School and the Moti Bagh Palace are some of the places we should visit to get a clear picture of the past of the state.

• Chandigarh
Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which, however, contradicts himself in the "City Beautiful". Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with the preservation of nature. Here the trees and plants are as much a part of building plans as buildings and roads. Thank you to the creative genius Le Corbusier, the city retains its own character, even today, as conceived by him in his master plan. architectural ingenuity Corbusier designs with uniform and standardized structure. wide roads, Divisions sector wise, tree-lined avenues, land and landscape of a off-site, gives the city a special character and a single discipline.

• Ludhiana
Ludhiana is famous for its hosiery and woolen goods and products from Ludhiana are exported all over the world. For its production of hosiery, Ludhiana is also known as the Manchester India. It also features the famous Punjab Agricultural University, which organizes Kisan Mela every year. Nearby is Killa Raipur, which is famous for its Rural Olympics.

Dances of Punjab:

Bhangra
Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of Baisakhi (April 13) when the sight of large piles of golden wheat fill the farmer's heart with joy. To the accompaniment of large drums called dhol, he and his companions around the circle of villagers around and jumping, laughing caper. It is a dance that transcends all divisions of class and education. At weddings, parties and celebrations of all kinds, it is quite common for men to get out of Bhangra. There are few sights more comforting than that of a dignified elder in three-piece suit getting up to reach young people for a moment of bhangra revelry.

Gidda
Women have a different but no less exuberant dance called Gidda. The dancers take verses called Bolis, representing poetry People at its best. The purpose of these Bolis is broad, going well – everything from arguments with the sister-in-law of political affairs figure in these songs animated. Besides drums, the rhythm of this dance is set by the distinctive hand-shots of dancers.

Jhumar
This dance Originally from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan), but it is now very much part of Punjab folk heritage. It is a dance of approach graceful, based Jhumar specific rhythm. Dancers circle around the drummer, and keep a soft, sibilant chorus dance.

How Directions:

By plane
Chandigarh and Amritsar both have airports are connected to other cities in India by regular flights. Indian airlines have regular flights from Chandigarh to Delhi, Lucknow, Leh, and Amritsar. Jet air also has regular flights to Chandigarh.

By Train
Punjab is extensively linked to other parts of the country by rail. Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Pathankot are major railway hubs in the state where you can take the train to most parts of the country.

By road
State whole is connected via an extensive network of roads won a medal. State Highways connect major cities in the state capital. NH 1 or the Grand Trunk Road connects the state of most of northern and eastern India.

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