Hotel K K Continental Amritsar

... while trying to escape over the walls and others perishing after diving into a well for cover.<br>I remember seeing documentaries about this but it always shocks and disgusts me when I hear about this.<br>The site that exists today is a memorial park with a large stone memorial at one end surrounded by well manicured gardens. The wider than I imagined Martyr's well is on one side and has been built up for people to look into it via windows. Bullet marks are supposedly visible but I couldn ...

... The book was delivered here to the Golden temple in 1604. It is now housed on the second floor of the Golden Temple. Sikhs pray regularly two of three times a day. <br><br>Sikhism had to struggle against the less tolerant Muslims and against Hinduism over the centuries. The Gurus and followers alike have suffered torture and death defending their beliefs. <br>They are not pacificists. They have certainly shed thier share of blood during their struggles. Most ...

... Annie and I got a rickshaw into town for some much needed retail therapy. It was so nice to be able to go about just us two girls without feeling intimidated or hassled and without having to cover up. Bought an outfit each and I got 2 tops, we also got some bangles for our upcoming Bollywood party (watch this space). Sounds silly but it felt like such a luxury. In the evening we had another manic tuk tuk ride back to the border to watch the closing ceremony ...

... avoided being ill, so I was just grateful for another day sitting by the pool in the sun with a beer in hand! On the fourth day we had a huge clean of the truck, complete with a big splash down of the outside. This was great fun in the heat and Adam had a blast chasing me with the hose&#8230;<br><br>On our first day in Amritsar, Amy, Heather, Sandra, Georgia and I ventured into town in a rickshaw to get Punjabi Salwar Kameez made, all for about £5! Mine is a lovely green ...

... places where shut down. All I did was walk around a bit, rested in the afternoon and ate. Afternoon is always rest time because the temperature sits at a not so comfortable 40 something degrees.<br><br>After much discussion, Barbara and I decided to bite the bullet and go down to Rajastan, which is the most popular state for tourists. The debate was mostly about whether or not we could hadle the heat and we both agreed that Rajastan should not be missed ...

... in my room and was keen to get into the temple complex again. I'd lost a couple of hours the night before trying to sort out a flight confirmation, so I walked around the grounds early, marveling at the sheer organizational brilliance of this busy Sikh religious gathering place. Men and children discreetly changed into bathing attire to take early dips in the holy pool, while brilliantly-coloured saris sashayed all around the Parkarna. Many sat under shaded areas at ...

... t leave me alone because I am an elementary school teacher. He said "You seem so smart. Why do you teach primary school when you are smart and could teach secondary school or University?" I think he meant it as a compliment but, not surprisingly, I was VERY annoyed by it! As if elementary school students should only have stupid teachers. <br><br>After Robin left us alone, we continued on our postcard writing in the park quest. After about 10 minutes I looked up and saw that ...

... him" The camel driv** informed me. "But you found him eventually?" I asked. "No" said the camel driv**, with a shrug of his should**s. The Finnish fellas and I looked around the pitch black des**t n**vously expecting the crazy Frenchman to come running out of the night at any moment. "Not for two days". The camel driv** finally finished aft** a dramatic pause. It transpired the Frenchman tried to sue the camel safari company for letting him eat a bang ...

... the ticket) and the toilets were usable. Again, unless you really have an adventurous streak I would book the best class available on each train. My adventurous streak does not have a strong stomach with regards to toilets....<br><br>On arrival in Amritsar (around 4 hours later) the number of touts was astounding. Eventually though we found what we were looking for - the free bus to the Golden Temple. This was an amazing experience. The other passengers found me ...

... of a Friday it is meant to be empty as Friday is dedicated to prayer for Muslims. I have attached a couple of photos below but the ceremony is best viewed rather than described so I will hand over ...