Amritsar


 Steeped in history and spirituality, Amritsar is one of the most-visited cities in the state of Punjab. It is home to the famous Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib and is frequented by devout Sikhs and tourists from across the globe. The city also gives a nudge to your patriotic side with sites like Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. The charm of Amritsar is such that tourists visit the place time and again to pay their respects at Golden Temple and watch the mesmerising Wagah-Attari Border ceremony held at the India-Pakistan border.








  • Best Time to Visit: November to March
  • Ideal Duration: 3-4 days
  • Places to Visit in Amritsar: Akal Takht, Mata Lal Devi Mandir, Partition Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Central Sikh Museum, War Memorial and Museum, ISKCON Temple, Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib
  • Things to Do in Amritsar: Trying Punjabi cuisine and street food, doing ‘Langar Seva’ at Golden Temple, buying colourful souvenirs, having fun at Suncity Amusement and Waterpark, birdwatching at Harike Wetlands

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