Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Punjab. It marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and is celebrated enthusiastically in all cities. The festival is also a harvest festival, marking the beginning of the spring harvest season and the Rabi crop harvest. Baisakhi has an important historical significance because on this day in 1699, the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, established the Khalsa Panth. The day also marks the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa.

If you want to experience the fervour of Baisakhi and want to celebrate with the people of Punjab, here are some places where you can witness the celebrations. You can wake up early and visit the gurdwara to offer prayers and seek blessings from the Guru Granth Sahib. Dance with people as they perform the Bhangra and Gidda and listen to melodious folk songs.

Read on to discover the top destinations you can visit to enjoy Baisakhi.

Amritsar

Amritsar is home to the holy Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara, known as The Golden Temple. Here, Guru Gobind Singh laid the foundation for the Khalsa Panth. Thousands of devotees visit the gurdwara with their families and friends on Baisakhi to seek blessings. Take a dip into the sacred waters of the Golden Temple and have the Khada Prasad and langar. After visiting the temple, you can make your way towards the numerous fairs organised around the gurudwara to participate in the festivities of Baisakhi.

You can also visit the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial, where the British army massacre occurred on this day when people assembled in the park to protest against the Rowlatt Act. 

If you want to book quality accommodations, OYO family hotels in Amritsar are the best choice. From budget stays like OYO Spot On to premium hotels like Capital O, you will find lodgings according to your budget and preference. Explore the top sightseeing places in Amritsar and return to your hotel for a relaxing night.

Chandigarh

The capital city of Punjab is decked up every year on the 13th of April to celebrate Baisakhi. The festival holds a special place in the hearts of Sikhs. It is also celebrated with equal enthusiasm by other communities. People wear their new clothes and offer prayers at gurdwaras and temples. You can dance along to the beats of the dhol, do a little Bhangra, and have delicious food. Take part in the Nagar Kirtan marches held on the streets, and offer Kar Seva in gurudwaras.

OYO Chandigarh is ever-ready to host you whenever you decide to take a trip to the lively city of Chandigarh. Our hotels follow strict sanitising and safety protocols to ensure your well-being. You can find OYO hotels near all major tourist attractions for your convenience. 

Pinjore

A small village in Haryana, Pinjore hosts one of India’s biggest Baisakhi melas. The fair is organised by the Government of Haryana and has been around since the 17th century. The Pinjore Garden is all colourful and joyous in its celebration. You can witness live folk performances, buy authentic handicrafts and taste mouth-watering food sold at stalls. If you want to truly immerse yourself in the flavour of Baisakh and experience this top sightseeing place in Pinjore, head over to Yadavindra Garden (another name for Pinjore Gardens) in Panchkula, Haryana, on the 13th of April!

OYO has several family hotels in and around Pinjore, so you do not have to venture too far from your lodging. As you participate in the Baisakhi festivities, OYO ensures your room is clean and ready before you return. All OYO hotels in Pinjore feature all basic amenities to ensure a relaxing, comfortable stay.

Conclusion

Experience Baisakhi like never before by becoming a part of the celebrations at the heart of the main cities in Punjab. Meet locals, have great traditional food, dance, sing and make merry in the epicentre of the festivities to immerse yourself in the colour of Baisakhi.

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