The Kanjli Wetland, located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab, India, is a man-made wetland created in 1870 by building headworks on the Bien River, a tributary of the Beas, primarily for irrigation purposes, and was declared a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002.

The Hussainiwala Border is situated in the Ferozpur district of Punjab, India. This border crossing between India and Pakistan is famous for its daily Retreat Ceremony.

The town of Kalanaur, located in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, holds historical significance as the place where Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, was enthroned in 1556 after the death of his father, Emperor Humayun.

Sri Akal Takht Sahib, one of the five Takhts of Sikhism, was built by Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru, in 1606. It is located opposite Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar.

As per the 2011 Census, the literacy rate of Punjab is 75.84%. This rate reflects the percentage of the population aged 7 and above who are literate.