Amritsar

The spiritual heart of Punjab — the Golden Temple, history and hearty food.

Punjab, India2 daysOctober to March

Overview

Amritsar is defined by the serene Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and its round-the-clock langar. Feel the patriotic energy of the Wagah Border ceremony, reflect at Jallianwala Bagh, and feast on Amritsari kulcha and lassi. It lies about 450 km from Delhi.

Getting there: the Shatabdi reaches Amritsar from Delhi in about 6 hours, and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is around 11 km from the city.

Don't miss

Golden Temple
Wagah Border ceremony
Jallianwala Bagh
Amritsari cuisine

Places to visit in Amritsar

The sights worth planning your days around.

Temples & Sacred Sites

Golden Temple

The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, its gold-covered sanctum set in the Amrit Sarovar. Open to everyone; cover your head and remove your shoes.

Old city2-3 hours

Museums & Memorials

Jallianwala Bagh

The memorial garden to the 1919 massacre, with bullet-marked walls and the Martyrs' Well.

Next to the Golden Temple1 hour

Museums & Memorials

Partition Museum

A museum dedicated to the people of the 1947 Partition, housed in the old Town Hall.

Town Hall, near the Golden Temple1.5-2 hours

Monuments & Landmarks

Attari-Wagah Border

The border crossing with Pakistan and home of the daily Beating Retreat ceremony.

About 30 km westHalf day

Forts & Palaces

Gobindgarh Fort

An 18th-century fort restored as a heritage complex with museums and evening shows.

About 3 km from the centre2 hours

Temples & Sacred Sites

Durgiana Temple

A Hindu temple built in the style of the Golden Temple, set in its own sacred tank.

Near the railway station45 minutes

Things to do in Amritsar

Sunrise spots, walks, food, shopping, festivals and more.

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise at the Golden Temple

At dawn, with kirtan in the air and the temple reflected in the sarovar, the complex is at its calmest.

Golden TempleEarly morning

Spiritual & Wellness

Palki Sahib ceremony

Watch the Guru Granth Sahib carried in procession to its resting place at night and back before dawn.

Golden TempleLate night and early morning

Culture & Experiences

Eat at the langar

Share a free meal in the community kitchen that feeds tens of thousands every day, or volunteer to help.

Golden Temple1 hour

Sightseeing

Beating Retreat at Wagah

The daily flag-lowering ceremony before sunset. Arrive early for a good seat.

Attari-Wagah, 30 kmAfternoon to evening, 3-4 hours

Walks & Treks

Walk Heritage Street

The pedestrian plaza from the Town Hall to the Golden Temple, lined with Punjabi-style facades.

Town Hall to Golden Temple30-45 minutes

Food & Local Flavours

Amritsari food trail

Amritsari kulcha, lassi, Amritsari fish and phirni in the old-city lanes.

Old city2 hours

Shopping

Shop Hall Bazaar and Katra Jaimal Singh

Phulkari embroidery, Punjabi juttis, papad-wadiyan and dry fruit.

Old city1-2 hours

Events & Festivals

Baisakhi

The harvest festival and Khalsa foundation day on 13 or 14 April, celebrated with processions and fairs.

Golden Temple and cityApril

Events & Festivals

Bandi Chhor Divas

On Diwali night the Golden Temple is lit with lamps and fireworks.

Golden TempleOctober or November

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