Archive · 12 Sep 2026
British Traveller Ranks Punjab Fourth After Kindness-Filled India Journey
Jack Heaton is a British traveller visiting every state in India.
He ranks each state based on his experiences.
After visiting eight states, he placed Punjab at number four.
At first, North India felt loud and overwhelming to him.
The kindness of people in Punjab changed his mind.
He visited the Golden Temple, ate local food and saw the Wagah border ceremony.
People also welcomed him into their homes and helped him during his trip.
He wants to return to see more of Punjab, including Patiala and the countryside.
British traveller Jack Heaton ranked Punjab No. 4 after visiting eight of India’s 28 states.
Heaton said Punjab’s people changed his initially overwhelming impression of North India through their exceptional hospitality.
He highlighted Amritsar’s Golden Temple, its free langar, the Wagah border and Punjab’s food.
He described Punjab as loud and chaotic but said its kindness made the experience worthwhile.
Heaton plans to return, including to Patiala and Punjab’s countryside, while viewers praised his assessment.
- Who
- British traveller Jack Heaton, along with the people he met in Punjab.
- What
- He shared a positive review of Punjab and ranked it fourth among the eight Indian states he has visited.
- When
- After Heaton’s visit to Punjab and after visiting eight Indian states; no specific date was given.
- Where
- Punjab, including Amritsar, the Golden Temple and the Wagah border.
- Why
- He is travelling across India to visit every state and rank them based on his experiences.
- Traveller
- Jack Heaton
- Punjab ranking
- No. 4 in Heaton’s personal list
- States visited
- Eight of India’s 28 states
- Top-ranked states
- Kerala, Maharashtra and Goa ranked ahead of Punjab
- Highlighted attraction
- The Golden Temple in Amritsar
- Notable experience
- A visit to the Wagah border
- Potential return destination
- Patiala and Punjab’s countryside