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Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, a stunning gold-and-marble temple surrounded by a sacred pool.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Dhāriwāl
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About Dhāriwāl
Dhāriwāl sits on the route: 20 minutes from Gurdaspur, 56km from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
Dhāriwāl is in Punjab, India, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Gurdaspur, about 12 km away.
Dhariwal is a fifth largest town and a municipal council in Gurdaspur district in the state of Punjab, India. Dhariwal was most famous for its woolen mill. This town is situated on the banks of river Upper Bari Duba and is 13 km away from Gurdaspur on the Gurdaspur-Batala highway.
Dhariwal, like the rest ofRead more
north-western India, features a humid subtropical climate. Average yearly precipitation is about 925mm (36.4 inches), 70% of it receives during monsoon season (June-September). Winter is also wet. June is the hottest while January is coldest month. In winter, dense fog persists for three to five days. As a result, day temperature drops to single digits. During May and June, dust storms followed by intense spells for short intervals are not uncommon. Monsoon arrives in the end of June and withdrawal starts around the third week of September. The town is prone to heatwaves during summer and chills during winter.
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Within an hour or so of Dhāriwāl: Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) (56 km), Kesar Da Dhaba (56 km).
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Dhāriwāl is in Punjab, India, about 12 km from Gurdaspur.
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- Population
- 20,604
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Punjab
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 31.9562, 75.3239
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Kesar Da Dhaba
A cramped dhaba down a Chowk Passian lane in old Amritsar, cooking in desi ghee over wood fires since 1916. Known for its dal and thick parathas served with a lump of white butter.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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