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Akshardham Temple, DelhiDelhi, the capital of republic of India is a vibrant city with people from all parts of the country. Being the seat of Government of India, several governments offices, foreign embassies and many multinational companies are located here. Besides, one can also enjoy many magificent monuments built by the Mughals, the Afghans, the Rajputs and other rulers here. Lush parks, musuems and shopping malls also attract tourist to Delhi.

India Gate, Purana Qila, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Red Fort, Jama Maszid and Connaught Place are some of the interesting sites that are worth visiting.
Chandigarh, widely known as the 'City of Roses' is the capital of Punjab and Haryana. Located in the foothills of the Shivalik range, this city is named after the Goddess Chandi. It is believed that this modern city was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier and is one of the most wonderful cities of India. Chandigarh is 248 kms from Delhi and is well connected by road, rail and air.

The Rock Garden, ChandigarhThe Rock Garden is the most important attraction of the city. It was designed by Nek Chand, a humble road inspector with waste materials. Another place of interest here is Sukhna Lake. It is an ideal location for the nature lovers. Another favourite site in Chandigarh is the Government Musuem and Art Gallery. The Gallery has a wide collection of stone sculptures of the Gandhara era along with modern art and miniature paintings. Other places of worth visiting are Capitol complex, the Open Hand, Rose Garden, and Goddess Chandi Temple.


Amritsar lies 280 kms from Delhi in the north-western part of India in Punjab. This city of Golden Temple is an important pilgrimage destinations for the Sikhs. Founded by Guru Ramdas Sahib, the city has many religious, historical and contemporary sites of worth visiting. It is never a problem for the visitors to travel to Amritsar by rail and by road. Visitors who want to come to Amritsar by flight must land at the Raja Sansi Airport which is just 10 km away from the main city.

Golden Temple, AmritsarThere are plenty of religious and historical sites to visit in and around Amritsar.The Golden Temple is the notable attraction here. This temple is located at the heart of the city and is considered an important landmark for the Sikhs. The temple is characterised by four entrance doors in east, west, north and south, attracting visitors from all over the world. Another attraction of Amritsar is the Jallianwala Bagh. This historical memorial tells the sad story of the 1919 massacre by the British General Dyer during the Independence movement. Durgiana Mandir is also a noteworthy place of visit. This marvelous temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and lies close to the Golden Temple. Visitors can also be seen at the Wagah Border, which lies 28 kms from Amritsar. Change of guards ceremony and flag hosting by the border security forces in this Indo-Pakistan border must not be missed.
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