During your earlier trips, you may have discovered many facets of Amritsar, from its mouth-watering food to moments of spirituality at the Golden Temple. Yet another exciting dimension reveals itself when you board one of the border trains. These services head to Attari, Dera Baba Nanak and Khem Karan — the last Indian towns before the border with Pakistan. Each offers much to explore, from historic sites to revered shrines.
However, these trains departing from Amritsar and its neighbouring stations are not limited to devotional travel. They also present an opportunity to glimpse the quiet beauty of Punjab’s countryside. Here, you can embrace slow travel, connect with villagers and admire British-era architecture, thanks to several vintage stations that remain a cynosure at every halt.