Skyscanner helps you plan the much-awaited trip to Amritsar! Places to visit in Amritsar include the Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh, the bazars of the Old City, Bharawan Da Dhaba amongst others.
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1. The Golden Temple
The Golden Temple (or Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest site of Sikhism. Attacked and demolished by raiders many times, the current structure of marble and copper was built in 1809 at the behest of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The sanctum sanctorum was then overlaid with golden foil in 1830, and thus the shrine acquired the name of the Golden Temple. At evening, witness the beautiful reflection of the temple in the central tank – known as the Amrit Sarovar. The Golden Temple sees more visitors than the Taj Mahal! Do not forget to have a vegetarian meal at the langar. The community run kitchen serves an average of 75000 visitors each day!
Best time to visit: The Golden Temple is open 24 hours. Early morning and late night is the best period to avoid queues.
Reasonable time to be spent: 120 minutes
Tips: Remember to carry a scarf as you need to keep your head covered at the site.
2. The Wagah Border
The Wagah Border is a must on the list of places to see in Amritsar. Patriotism is at its ceremonial best here. Every evening before sunset, the soldiers from India and Pakistan lower the flags at this international border with a set of perfectly coordinated and well- orchestrated manoeuvres. Be prepared to brave the rambunctious crowds.
Best time to visit: The ceremony starts at 4:15 p.m. in winters and 5:15 p.m. in summers.
Reasonable time to be spent: 60 minutes
Tips: There is limited entry, so plan to be there at least an hour before.
By appaji / Giridhar Appaji Nag Y (http://www.flickr.com/photos/appaji/2204662238/) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
3. Jallianwala Bagh
It has been almost a hundred year since General Dyer ordered his troops to incessantly fire machine guns at a congregation of peaceful protestors in a public garden. A memorial at the site serves at a stark reminder of the dark chapter in history. One can still see the bullet marks on the walls.
Best time to visit: Early morning
Reasonable time to be spent: 30 to 45 minutes
Tips: Entry is free.
By 1694 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
4. Places to eat in Amritsar
Foodgasms come guranteed in Amritsar! Walk around the narrow by-lanes of the old city and feast on kulchas, kachoris, parathas, lassi and butter chicken! A food walking tour is a great idea, check Foodtrailsindia and Jugaadus.
Tips: Top places to eat in Amritsar include Kesar Da Dhaba (famous for its thalis) at Chowk Passian, Bharawan Da Dhaba near Town Hall and Kanha Sweet at Dayanand Nagar.
By Dheerajk88 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
5. Shopping in Amritsar
What to pick up from the bazars of Amritsar? First, buy a pair or two of colorful Punjabi juttis from the shops near the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Then, head to Katra Jaimal Singh Market to pick up phulkari (flower embroidery) sarees and dupattas. Buy local delicacies – papads and wadiyas – from Ujagar Singh Karam Singh store at Papraha Wala Bazar. Ram Lubhaya Aam Papar Wala at Lawrence Road is also recommended for a delectable variety of aam papads.
Tips: Do not hesitate to bargain at the bazars.
Picnic Spots near Amritsar
After a few days at Amritsar, you can extend your holiday and visit the scenic hill stations near Amritsar. Your options include Khajjar (211 km), Dharamsala (201 km), Dalhousie (197 km) and Jammu (214 km).
Plan to spend at least three days in Amritsar. The best time to visit Amritsar are the winter months. It gets extremely hot in the summer months. The Amritsar International Airport, known as Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, is located on the Amritsar-Ajnala road and is approximately 11 km northwest of the main city. Alternatively, you can also fly to Delhi or Chandigarh, and drive down to Amritsar.
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