From Amritsar 35 Km on the road to Lahore ( Pakistan ), is India-Pakistan border, which is also known as "Attari (India)-"Wagah" (Pakistan) border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience, especially at sun-set, when the retreat ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force (B.S.F.) on the Indian side and The Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting up a well co-ordinated and spectacular display which compares very favorably with the changing of royal guard in London .

Located at a distance of 25 kms from Amritsar , Tarn Taran is a famous excursion point. Though the Parikrama around the still waters of the tank takes much longer, it is built along the same lines as the Golden Temple . The gurudwara provides fairly decent, free accommodation in the large yellow building next to the west entrance. There are buses to Tarn Taran every half-hour from the main bus stand. Though there is no scientific evidence that the water cures leprosy, it is said to have healing properties. It is believed that any leper who can swim across the tank will be miraculously cured.

Located at a distance of 45 kms from Amritsar , Baba Bakala is an important site to visit around Amritsar . At Baba Bakala the 9 th Prophet of Sikhism Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji had revealed himself to Makhan Shah Lobana. Kartarpur was founded by the 5 th Prophet of Sikhism. The authenticated, handwritten copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib complied and edited by him and having his seal is located here. It is also famous for the manufacture quality world-furniture. Jalandhar is the oldest city of Punjab . Today it is internationally famous for the manufacture of sports goods and landmarks connected with the Hindu religion.