Located in Ranjit Avenue, Defence Colony offers a place for visitors to sit back and relax after a hard day. There are many hotels and food joints around the area so that tourists enjoy everything that the amazing city of Amritsar has to offer. The best time to visit is November to March. It is only 4.5 km from the railway station. A number of facilities are offered by the budget hotels in this area, including parking. Also, the affordable and cheap rates attract tourists. The magnificent city of Amritsar has much to offer. The most popular destination that is nearest to Defence Colony is Harminder Sahib also known as the Golden Temple. The architectural wonder is an encapsulation of the rich history of Amritsar and is a true testament of all that is holy in the religion of Sikhism. The Jalianwala Bagh, which is a memorial ground of national importance is not very far from the Golden Temple and is another destination which must not be missed. It offers insight into the struggle that our freedom fighters had to endure for the progression of the country and makes many emotional as the market bullet points on the wall take them back to the past.