This ancient passage is a typical archway between various mohallas and katras of old Amritsar, established by Sikh Misls...
Baba Bohr is located in the middle of the road near the end of Bartan Bazaar Amritsar. Bohr is actually Bunyan tree as the tree is so old, it is referred at Baba Bohr which literary means old Bunyan tree. Because of its size, it provides shelter from all natural forces like thund...
Chitta Akhara was established in 1781. It is also known as Ganga Ram Akhara after the name of its founder. It is included in the Amritsar Heritage Walk places. This place is known for its wall paintings. The wall paintings at Chitta Akhara are pretty ornate. A uniform burgundy ba...
Amritsar's Crawling Street, so named after the British authorities issued orders for all Indians passing that way to literally crawl across....
Shivala Veer Bhan is a Hindu Shiv Temple built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It was constructed by one of his courtier Veer Bhan in 1841. Veer Bhan was the chief Vaidh (doctor) during the reign of Maharaja Sher Singh, son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. One can see beauti...
A giant statute of Maharaja Ranjit Singh has been constructed on the Heritage walk. Maharaja Ranjit Singh played crucial role in developing Amritsar city during his reign. This statue is built to honor his contribution in the development of Amritsar city during 19th century. It i...
The first Taksal of Punjab was started at Guru Bazaar Amritsar during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. One of his jamadars used to supply different metals and shops in this area would convert them into different coins. Copper coins (siqquafalus) and silver coins were minted he...
Thakurdwara Dariana Mal is a courtyard made in beautiful colonial architecture. It has been restored and made a part of Amritsar heritage walk tour. It was originally built by a wealthy business man Dariana Mal who was devotee of Lord Krishna. The Temple in the house of Darian...
The gracious Town Hall building was built in 19th century in Amritsar. The Town Hall building has now been converted into Partition Museum which houses many artefacts related to the history of Partition, the most defining event in the history of sub-continent. It was the larges...
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