Full Stop India

Everyday, at the same time and place, a curious ritual takes place at the far Northwestern edge of Punjab, India.  Indian Border Security Force soldiers perform a flag lowering ceremony that attracts more than 1,000 tourists and locals at the Wagah Border. This is the primary crossing between India and Pakistan, two countries locked in [...]

The infinite possibilities of life as well as the trials and tribulations are among the countless waves of thoughts that ran through my head upon my visit to the Golden Temple. Unlike Amritsar, a bustling, hap hazard city teaming with population and pollution located in the Northwestern corner of Punjab, the Golden Temple is clean, [...]

April marks the anniversary of the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab. A group of unarmed men, women and children were fired on April 13, 1919, for more than 10 minutes by 50 British Indian Army soldiers. The number of fatalities varies greatly from 379 to more than 1500 as political backlash kept accurate [...]

We chose Hotel Sun City Towers based on it’s convenient location to the main market and the Golden Temple. Although not a short walking distance away, the hotel does offer some refuge from the hustle and bustle of Amritsar. The curb appeal sets this property apart from the many competitors just a stones throw on each side.

City: Amritsar, Punjab, North India Location: Main Market Situation: Bicycle rickshaw accident My travel partner and I were seated side by side upfront, our driver Rakesh, was seated behind us facing toward traffic. The rickshaw driver peddled us up and over the main hill which leads down into the market. As we coasted down the [...]