Punjab or land of the 'Five Rivers' is also known as the 'Fruit Basket' or 'Granary of India'. It is one of the most important states of India.

Best period to visit:
October - March

Places to visit:
Chandigarh-
is the capital of Punjab. It is a well planned city designed by Le Corbusier, a French architect. It is India's most beautiful city.
The Rock Garden is an exquisite fantasy created from waste, discarded sanitary ware, fuses, broken bangles, pottery and such. The Rose Garden is Asia's largest, with thousands of varieties. Yadavindra Gardens are also worth visiting.
Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake, for boating and water skiing.
Mountain Quail Complex at Morni Hills is ideal for trekking.

Patiala-
is a royal place with famous forts, palaces and gardens.
Patiala Fort holds an impressive collection of chandeliers and has an armory.
Moti Bagh Palace was built in 1847 and has terraces, fountains and canals.
Baba Ala Singh's samadhi, the Bara Dari Palace and the new Moti Bagh Palace are other landmarks of Patiala not to be missed.
 
Amritsar-
Golden Temple is covered by gold-plated copper sheets, hence the name. The stone inlaid work and floral decoration is very artistic and unique.
Jallianwala Bagh marks the site where General Tyer ordered the massacre of thousands of Indians. Durgiana Mandir is a famous temple of Hindu worship.
Ram Bagh is today known as Punjab Government Museum, which is a beautiful palace and garden built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Arts & Crafts:
Punjab is famous for its 'Phoolkari embroidery'.