Amritsar:
- Major tourist destination in Punjab.
- Known for the Golden Temple, a sacred Sikh Gurudwara with religious and historical significance.
- Celebrates the Baisakhi festival with great enthusiasm.
- Famous for Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border.
Jalandhar:
- A prominent city in Punjab known for its rich history.
- Notable tourist spots include Bhagat Singh Museum, Imam Nasir Mosque, Tulsi Temple, Wonderland Theme Park, St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Company Bagh, Rangla Punjab Haveli, and Sheetla Temple.
Ludhiana:
- The largest city in Punjab, located on the banks of the Sutlej River.
- Known for its forts, Gurudwaras, and ancient buildings.
- Key tourist attractions include Lodhi Fort, Rural Heritage Museum, Punjab Agricultural University, Phillaur Fort, Nehru Rose Garden, Deer Park, and Gurudwara Charan Kanwal.
Patiala:
- The fourth largest city in Punjab, famous for tourism.
- Once a princely state founded by Baba Ala Singh of the Sidhu dynasty.
- Key attractions include Moti Bagh Palace, Qila Androon, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Kali Temple, Darbar Hall, Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Qila Mubarak Complex, and Lakshman Jhula.
Bathinda:
- One of the oldest cities in Punjab with historical and religious significance.
- Founded by Bhati Rajput king, Raja Bhaller Bhati.
- Major tourist spots include Qila Mubarak, Bhagat Singh Qila, Zoological Garden, and Dhobi Bazaar.
Pathankot:
- Known as the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
- Famous for its lush greenery and rich history.
- Major attractions include Mukteshwar Temple, Ashapurni Temple, Kathgarh Temple, Nurpur Fort, Ranjit Sagar Dam, Shahpurkandi Fort, and Kali Mata Temple.
Chandigarh:
- The capital city of both Punjab and Haryana.
- Known for its master-planned architecture, cleanliness, and management.
- Key attractions include Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Chattbir Zoo, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Timber Trail, Butterfly Park, Chandigarh Botanical Garden, and Nature Park.
Kapurthala:
- Known as the “Paris of Punjab” for its beautiful architecture and gardens.
- Important tourist spots include Jagatjit Palace, Jagatjit Club, Elysee Palace, Panch Mandir, Wetland, Shalimar Garden, Nihal Palace, State Gurudwara, and Moorish Mosque.
Mohali:
- Named after Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Popular tourist spots include Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Metro Lake, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, and Mansa Devi Temple.
Ropar (Rupnagar):
- An ancient city associated with the Harappan civilization.
- Major attractions include Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib, Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib, and Jateshwar Mahadev Temple.
