Tourism in Amritsar Tourism in Amritsar Amritsar is a city situated in the state of northern Punjab, the northwestern region of India. It is 25 kilometres (15 miles) away from the Pakistan border. This important Punjab city is the main centre of commerce, culture, and transportation. It is the centre of Sikhism and the principal place of worship for Sikhs. Amritsar is attractive destination for tourists, especially those part of Golden Triangle. Major destinations are: Famous for its full golden dome, the Golden temple or Harmindar Sahib is the most sacred pilgrim spot for Sikhs. The temple is a two storied construction built
Sumas-Huntingdon Border Crossing here in 1896. The land surrounding the Sumas-Huntingdon border crossing is so flat that it is prone to frequent flooding. Over the course of its history, the Canada border station at this crossing has sometimes been called "Huntingdon", and sometimes "Abbotsford". Today the Canada Border Services Agency calls this station "Huntingdon-Abbotsford". The Canadian government established a border station at this crossing in 1896, and the US began renting a building for its US Customs officer in 1907. The road through Huntingdon was relocated in 1913, resulting in the Customs office being in a poor location. US Customs built a new