Punjab is one of the most valuable treasures of India. It provides an individual with a glimpse of ancient structures and rich culture. Along with the culture and heritage, Punjab also provides an individual to experience the real rural India. This place of lush green sceneries. It is a major pilgrimage destination in the country and visited by millions of tourists from across the world. Punjab is popularly known as the Granary of India and supplies grains and other food products to the country. The enchanting towns and rural villages of Punjab are filled with heritage monuments, temples, ashrams,  serene lakes, museums, shrines etc. Thus, it has a lot to offer for the tourist who visits Punjab. The most popular tourist spots in Punjab are discussed below:

● Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple)- Golden temple is situated in the city of Amritsar. It the main pilgrimage site for the Sikhs in the country. Golden temple is a major tourist destination for tourist across the world. It is one of the serene places in the state of Punjab; one will surely find bliss and peace of mind in this place. The top portion of this temple is covered from gold, and for this reason, it is known as a golden temple.

● Wagah Border- Wagah border is another major tourist destination in the state of Punjab. This place is situated at proximity to the city of Amritsar. It is a border place between India and Pakistan. Every evening thousands of tourists flock to this place to witness the famous Wagah border retreat ceremony. In this ceremony, the security forces of both the countries march past towards the border gate to bring down the national flags of respective countries.

● JallianwalaBagh- TheJallianwalaBagh is another major tourist spot in the country. This is a place of the famous JallianwalaBagh massacre in which several people were mercilessly killed on the orders of British officer General Dyer in the year 1919. 

Presently, it has been transformed into a garden which houses numerous memorial structures, a museum and the famous well in which people fell to save themselves.

● Quila Mubarak-  TheQuila Mubarak is situated in the city of Bhatinda in Punjab. This place is regarded as a place of great historical importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is one of the oldest surviving forts in India and in this fort famous queen Razia Sultana was incarcerated on her defeat.

With a rich, vibrant culture and a plethora of historical tales, Punjab is a must-visit place in India. From religious places to historical monuments Punjab holds varied famous tourist destinations that are worth a visit.