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The Punjab is situated rather bizarrely with one foot in India and one foot in Pakistan; as such it melds the two cultures and yet still manages to retain its own definite identity, so, when choosing any one of the many fabulous Punjab hotels you will find this accepting mix of culture and religion.

Many visitors to this area are seeking a spiritual aspect to their visit and with the sights that abound in this area they are spoiled for choice. For example there is the Shiv Mandir Temple in Ambernath. This magnificent temple is over 1200 years old and has ornate carvings and what marks it apart, is that it is made of black stone.

Alternatively one of the holiest temples is the Golden Temple found in Amritsar, this is said to be the most sacred shrine of Sikhism both spiritually and culturally. This temple has more visitors than the Taj Mahal each year and is a splendid example of the beauty of this area.

Of course you could spend all your time visiting these fine examples of architecture but if it is history that is sought then there is no shortage of that to delve into.

The town of Amritsar offers the visitor a gruesome history as in 1919 the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place. Thousands of Indian men, women and children were gathered to peacefully protest against the arrest of two Indian leaders. For no reason, it is said, they were fired upon by the British which resulted in thousands of casualties. There is now a memorial marking this.

Today however, it is a vibrant city offering the traveler a real experience. The name of the city comes from the name of the water around the temple and means 'holy pool of nectar'. Other sites to see include the Summer Palace of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Here you will find a museum housing paintings, coins and weapons; alternatively there is the Mata Temple which is a Hindu cave temple. Be aware that the path can be a little treacherous and steep but it is certainly an experience.

A little over an hour's drive from Amritsar is Jalandahar. This is known as the town of sports and boasts several famous cricketing 'sons' along with several hockey heroes.

For activity then look no further than Wonderland. This is a water park with rides for all ages. Set in 11 acres means that there is sufficient space for some of the most fun rides including boating; slide and splash, wave pool, a dance floor in the water and many more. The park is not open in the winter however as the climate precludes this.

The climate in this region tends to be made up of three seasons; summer from April to June, the rainy season from July to September and the winter where temperatures drop to 40 degrees. The rainy season tends to begin in early July and the evidence of the high rainfall can be seen in the lush countryside and indeed much of the food for India is grown in the area since it is so well irrigated and fertile.

If you are visiting India then it is part of the visit to sample the local food and a good place to start is in the restaurants of Punjab hotels since they often have the freshest of local produce. Restaurant food differs from home cooked food since the chefs tend to use cream and clarified butter (ghee) whereas at home the use of lower fats tends to be the norm. Punjab cuisine is not only vegetarian there are many meat dishes and the spicing can vary from mild to hot. Indeed the Punjabi people like to enjoy their food and they are a lively community who like to share, often through the sharing of their favorite breads some baked in the tandoor or the chapatti.

After all the sightseeing then perhaps it is time to explore the markets and enjoy haggling for the best souvenir to take home and indeed if you are looking for handicrafts including inlay furniture and carpets, then this area is perfect and your reception at any of the Punjab hotels will be able to tell you of any local markets.

Whatever your reason for visiting this magical place, your senses will be overwhelmed by this vibrant, colorful and noisy place that is the Punjab.

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