The overnight 14553/4 Delhi Una Himachal Express train connects Delhi with Anandpur Sahib (sleeper/3AC/2AC 165/430/590, eight hours, daily). It departs Delhi at 10.15pm and on the return leg it departs Anandpur Sahib at 10pm.
The Kesgarh Sahib is the largest gurdwara and has a number of holy weapons on display, some of them in the hands of the guards. The smaller gurdwara Sis Ganj marks the spot where Guru Tegh Bahadur s head was cremated after it was brought back from Delhi. Some 500m from town is Anandgarh Sahib, electric plug hong kong where a flight of steps leads to a fort on the roof. From here you can see the fi ve-petal form (inspired by the five warrior-saints in the Khalsa) of the Khalsa Heritage Complex. This impressive museum complex, with informative exhibits showcasing Sikhism s vibrant history and culture, has been under construction for over a decade but was nearing completion when we visited. For further details click www.khalsaheritagecomplex.org.
Taj Chandigarh HOTEL $$$ (%6613000; www.tajhotels.com; Sector 17-A; r from 9000; aiWs) Although not as uberluxurious as we ve come to expect of the Taj, this place is still suitably svelte and 25% weekend discounts add to the appeal. Plush, big-windowed rooms boast ergonomic furniture, minibars, flatscreen electric plug hong kong TV, electronic safes and round-the-clock concierge services. There are several restaurants, the Lava Bar (p 208 ), spa (dare to try the warrior massage ) and a 24-hour business centre.
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