Every day, people come to the Golden Temple for free meals in an endless stream, and the Sikhs who serve these people work tirelessly, which is very admirable to see. We lingered at the Golden Temple for more than three hours. When leaving the temple, someone will sprinkle holy water on your head. At the exit, there is a distribution of holy food, which looks like glutinous rice mixed with oil and sugar. They will directly grab a small portion with their hands and place it in your palm.
Jallianwala Bagh is located in a bustling area, with an inconspicuous entrance next to shops selling drinks and swords. This is the site of the infamous 'Amritsar Massacre'. Here, we saw buildings with bullet holes from that bloody day, a well that swallowed innocent lives, a memorial for the victims, and the eternal 'Flame of Freedom'.
India-Pakistan Border Flag Lowering Ceremony
The India-Pakistan border is located 30 kilometers west of Amritsar. Every evening before sunset, the armies of India and Pakistan meet at the border for a flag-lowering ceremony that lasts about 20 minutes. From the bus station near the Amritsar Temple, you can take a bus to Attari Village, which takes about 1 hour and costs around 12 rupees. Then, take a motor rickshaw to the border, which costs around 15 rupees. Alternatively, you can take a motor rickshaw directly from Amritsar to Attari Village, which costs around 200 rupees.
