Amritsar

This was a fascinating city. It is the centre of the Sikh religion. Like anyone in Calgary can tell you, Sikhs are amongst the friendliest and most hospitible people to be found anywhere. We weren't cheated once, and people even gave us freebies (turbans). The Golden Temple is stunning. It has gleaming white marble buildings set around a sacred artificial lake. In the centre of the lake is a square golden temple. The effect is breathtaking.