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There are several places in Punjab, India that form
an important part of the tourist circuit and these are
Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ropar, Bhatinda, Pathankot,
Muktsar, Hoshiarpur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala and Kapurthala.
The tourism sector in the state of Punjab, India tries
to popularize the culture and traditions of Punjab such
as the local art forms like ballads of love, folk dances
like the bhangra and the gidda. The colorful and vibrant
Punjabi culture is reflected in the local festivals
such as baisakhi, dussehra and diwali.
When one speaks of Punjab, India one conjures up an
elegant and beautiful picture of acres and acres of
fields and prosperous farmers moving about in their
tractors going about their daily chores. The state tourism
sector also makes efforts to promote the traditional
and local handicrafts of Punjab, India. Punjab, India
is known for its wonderfully carved furniture, hand-woven
scarves, rugs and durries. The local Punjabi carpenters
are famous for the lovely furniture especially low seats
known as peeras and peerian and artistically carved
bedposts.
Punjab in India is the perfect traveler's dream. This
North Indian state is the king of spicy and delicious
gourmet and is nothing but a shopper's paradise.
Among the cities of Punjab, India you must make it
a point to visit Chandigarh during your tours. Chandigarh
is a completely planned city, designed by the French
architect Le Cobusier. While on tour to Chandigarh in
Punjab, India you must visit the Maha Chandi Devi Temple
that is an important tourist destination in this town.
The lovely landscaped gardens and the modern buildings
are definitely a sight to behold for the discerning
traveler.
The state tourism sector is taking steps to promote
tourism in place like Amritsar and Hoshiarpur in Punjab,
India. Fatehgarh Sahib in Ludhiana in Punjab, India
is known for its serene beauty and the ancient gurudwara
that happens to be an important tourist destination.
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