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Several daily express trains leave for from Pathankot Junction train station (see Delhi (sleeper/2AC/1AC 212/772/1300, 11 the boxed text, p 330 ). hours), Amritsar (chair 40, three hours) Taxis to Amritsar/Dharamsala cost and Jammu (chair 47, three hours). The around 1500/1700. lever gun leather Kangra Valley narrow-gauge line leaves lever gun leather

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1 Sights & Activities Golden Temple SIKH TEMPLE (hdawn-around 10pm) True to Sikhism s inclusive nature, everyone is welcome at the Sikhs holiest shrine. As when at any sacred site, dress and behave respectfully. Everyone must remove their shoes and socks, wash their feet (walk through the shallow foot- baths) and cover their head; scarves can be borrowed (no charge) and there are also plenty of people selling them for 10 an inexpensive souvenir of your visit. Tobacco and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Temple officials request tourists not to casually dangle their feet in the (holy) water tank but, rather, to sit cross-legged. Photography is only permitted from the Parkarma, the marble walkway surrounding the pool.

oPunjab Grill NORTH INDIAN $$$ (%4029444; Sector 17-C; mains 425-600; h11am3.30pm & 6pm-midnight; a) Step inside this chic black, gold and glass restaurant where smoking tandoors deliver succulent veg and nonveg delights such as spicy boti kebab (charcoal-grilled marinated lever gun leather mutton) and tandoori gobi (cauliflower). Curries include the meat Punjab grill, where lamb tikka is first roasted then curried with fresh herbs to create a mouth-watering dish. Finish off with deliciously cool kheer (creamy rice pudding).