Punjab

Punjab, historically the frontier state and the state with a chequered history. Being on the sensitive western border, the state has often borne the brunt of attacks and invasions from foreign invaders, some of who stayed to rule, and others who were repelled. The Sikh religion, founded by Guru Nanak, spread its roots from here. Thousands of devotees flock to the Golden Temple of Amritsar everyday. The Rig Veda and the epic Ramayana were also composed here.

Punjab means `the land of the five rivers', namely the Jhelum, Ravi, Chenab, Sutlej, and the Beas. The state now consists of only threeBeas, Sutlej and Raviwith their massive hydro-electric projects generously supplying electricity to the whole state and even to some neighbouring ones. With the Green Revolution and the latest agricultural machinery being put to use, Punjab has often been described as the Granary of India.

The people of Punjab are intense and earthy, loving the land that gave them life and making it their partner in their music, dances, celebrations and festivals.

For further information, please contact: The Director of Tourism, Government of Punjab, S.C.O. No. 2917-18 , Sector 22-C, Chandigarh-160022, Tel: 0172-704570, 0172-711878 ; or The Tourist Officer, Govt. of Punjab Tourist Bureau, Kanishka Shopping Plaza, 19 Ashok Road, New Delhi-110001, Tel: 3343305.

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