Amritsar

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)

The holiest in Sikhism, built in its current form under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century with a gold-plated sanctum. The temple sits at the center of the Amrit Sarovar, connected to the surrounding complex by a marble causeway called the Parikarma.

Timing: Open 24 hours
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Jallianwala Bagh

A public garden and national memorial on the site of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The official death toll was 379. The original bullet marks are preserved on the walls of the garden. The Martyrs’ Well — a well into which people jumped to escape the gunfire — is also preserved.

Timing: Open daily, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Partition Museum

A museum documenting the 1947 partition of British India into India and Pakistan. The partition displaced an estimated 14 million people and resulted in one of the largest mass migrations in human history. The museum houses personal testimonies and artefacts related to the partition.

Timing: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed Mondays
Entry Fee: ₹250 (cash at counter). Entry is free for children below 5 years
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Wagah Border Ceremony

The only road border crossing between India and Pakistan, 28 km from Amritsar. The Beating Retreat ceremony — a daily military ritual conducted jointly by the Border Security Force of India and the Pakistan Rangers — takes place every evening at sunset.

Timing: Daily at sunset — time varies by season
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Gobindgarh Fort

Originally built in 1760 by Gujjar Singh Bhangi and later captured and renamed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The fort served as the treasury of the Sikh Empire and later as a British cantonment. Restored and opened to the public as a heritage site, the fort contains museums and heritage galleries.

Timing: Open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹300-₹1400, varies by type
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Hall Bazaar

The central market street of old Amritsar, running through the heart of the walled city from the Town Hall toward the Golden Temple. Hall Bazaar is the main commercial artery — clothing, textiles, Phulkari embroidery, dried fruits, and sweets.

Timing: Most shops — daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Metro in Amritsar

Metro is not available in Amritsar.

Local buses in Amritsar

Local buses are not practical in Amritsar. City buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Amritsar

Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber are partially practical and operate with limited availability in Amritsar. Select the vehicle type and book through the app; fares are shown upfront before confirmation. Drivers may call to confirm the pickup point. Before getting in, verify the vehicle number and OTP shown in the app. Payment can be made by card through the app or in cash directly to the driver at the end of the trip.

Street hailed auto rickshaw in Amritsar

Street hailed auto-rickshaw is practical in Amritsar for short distances (5-10 km) or when apps are unavailable. Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹20—₹30 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Baisakhi in Amritsar

The harvest festival and Sikh New Year — in Amritsar, the Golden Temple is at its most active, with the Palki Sahib ceremony from early morning. A grand nagar kirtan (Sikh procession) moves through the city with Gatka (Sikh martial arts) performances, musical bands, and flower showers. The Jallianwala Bagh Shaheedi Mela is held on the same date each year.
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Guru Nanak Jayanti in Amritsar

The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism — the most significant spiritual occasion at the Golden Temple. Grand nagar kirtan processions, all-night kirtan (devotional music), and continuous langar. The Golden Temple is illuminated and at its most crowded.
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Lohri in Amritsar

The end-of-winter harvest festival of Punjab — bonfires lit across all neighbourhoods, with families and communities gathering to throw sesame seeds, popcorn, and sugar cane into the flames. Bhangra and gidda (folk dances) performed around the fires.
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Phulkari embroidery

A GI-tagged embroidery tradition unique to Punjab — silk thread worked onto coarse cotton or khadi using a darning stitch to produce geometric flower patterns. Used on dupattas, shawls, and salwar kameez. Traditional phulkari is hand-stitched; machine versions are widely available but structurally different.
Find it: Hall Bazaar. Katra Jaimal Singh Market.

Jutis (Punjabi footwear)

Hand-stitched leather footwear with embroidered and mirror-work uppers — the traditional footwear of Punjab, worn with salwar kameez and at festivals.
Find it: Hall Bazaar. Katra Jaimal Singh Market.

Amritsari papads and wadiyan

Amritsari urad dal papad (hand-rolled lentil crispbread) and wadiyan (dried lentil dumplings) are noted regional food products — practical to carry.
Find it: Hall Bazaar. Katra Jaimal Singh Market food stalls.

Amritsar's food is the most concentrated expression of Punjabi cuisine in India — wheat-heavy, dairy-rich, and built on the tandoor. The city has a specific identity for its street breakfast and for a handful of dishes that originated here and spread to the rest of the world.

Local food to eat in Amritsar

Amritsari kulcha · Chole · Amritsari fish (battered and fried, a city speciality) · Dal makhani · Butter chicken · Sarson da saag with makki di roti (winter) · Pindi chhole · Lassi · Pinni

Food streets in Amritsar

• Kesar Da Dhaba area, Shastri Market — Amritsari breakfast, kulcha, dal makhani
• Golden Temple langar — free community kitchen inside the Golden Temple, open 24 hours to all
• Lawrence Road — Amritsari fish, snacks, evening street food
• Hall Bazaar area — lassi, sweets, local food stalls

Amritsar is well connected by rail, road and air. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Amritsar — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Station: Amritsar Junction (ASR)
Airport: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
Bus Terminal: Amritsar Bus Stand

By Train
Search "Amritsar" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Amritsar Junction (ASR) is the main station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet — it cover the domestic network from Jaisalmer.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (PUNBUS) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.