Why do people go to Amritsar?

Answer 1

Sikhs go for pilgrimages, and tourists go to have a nice hot summers. In Amritsar there is the Golden Temple so Sikhs can go and workshop, this isn't just any kind of temple, it is literally gold with magnificent lights at night. (look at this link for a look at the Golden Temple http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fișier:Golden_Temple_India.jpg). People go to see the landmarks- Popularly believed to have been laid in 1574, the city of Amritsar is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in India due to the existence of several religious sites. It actually offers a host sightseeing options that are considered as some of the best tourist attractions in Amritsar.

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Although there are a number of Sikh shrines in and around Amritsar, Golden Temple is the biggest of all tourist attractions in Amritsar. The shrine houses the holy script of the Guru Granth Sahib and draws its name from the gold-laden dome upon a marble base. Inside lies the holy lake. Do cover your head with a handkerchief or a scarf before entering the Gurudwara.

Answer 2

In Amritsar most people go there to see the golden temple