Amritsar, the gateway for travellers coming to India by land from Pakistan, is the holy city of the martial race of the Sikhs. Known for its agricultural produce, woollens, spices and dry fruits, Amritsar also holds strategic importance due to its proximity to Pakistan.

In the year 1579, Amritsar became home to the Golden Temple, the most significant of Sikh shrines. It will not be an exaggeration to call Amritsar the nucleus of Sikhism.