A visit to Amritsar is not complete without a visit to the Wagah Border. The Flag Ceremony in the evening draws, 1000nds of spectators every evening. Amritsar at the end of July is very hot and humid. Our host at the Eco Hostel in Amritsar organized two Tuk Tuk’s and off we went to the…
The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a beacon of spiritual solace and is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India. Every day, throngs of Indian tourists from diverse cultural backgrounds, along with a sprinkling of international visitors, converge on the serene city of Amritsar to experience the temple’s ethereal…
At this time of the year, the sun is strong, and it is way too hot for me to really enjoy the action at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Also, everything does look much better when it is dark and the light illuminates the Harmandir Sahib Temple and the complex surrounding the pond. The sun…
The last time I was at Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple, in Amritsar was 4 years ago – not much has changed since then. The temple itself was built over 400 years ago. The Gurdwara – the actual Golden Temple you see in the pictures – is built inside a man-made lake; they also…
One more time – India was the destination. I did try a few times in the past to reach Leh and circle from there to Spiti Valley and loop back to Shimla. It did never work out. I did get as far as Spiti valley for a little circle. Trekking to some very small villages…
This is where i want to go – back to the Indian mountains How to spend Summer? Since i had to cut my winter trip 5 weeks short i got here to early. Than i did my eBay thing and sold comics. A week at Majorca and 10 days in Switzerland. And now another week…
My friendly host in Amritsar My room is the one with the open door. Air condition, fridge, tv, hot shower – and everything free! CS is great!! The building is 300 years old and was recently converted into a kind of hotel. 2 pools, horse staples and it is in the middle of nowhere 20…
En route to the Golden Temple in the Sikh’s holy city of Amritsar. A bath has healing power! Temple Guard New technology enables you to read the holy book even when it is dark! There is free food for everybody at the temple And later free tea And a spot for a nap as well