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Amritsar
Amritsar is the spiritual heart of Sikhism, built around the luminous Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) and its free community kitchen feeding tens of thousands daily. Just outside the city, the nightly flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah–Attari border adds a dose of theatrical patriotism to a visit steeped in history and Punjabi food culture.
Top attractions
attraction Jallianwala Bagh: Amritsar Travel Guide (4.6★)
Jallianwala Bagh is a walled memorial garden in Amritsar's old city, a two-minute walk from the Golden Temple, marking the site of the 1919 massacre. 4.6★ (104,142 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ramgarhia Bunga: Amritsar Travel Guide
Ramgarhia Bunga sits at the edge of the Golden Temple complex, near Guru Ka Langar in Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, and it's one of the few Sikh-era watchtowers still standing largely untouched by souvenir stalls.
attraction The Partition Museum: Amritsar Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Partition Museum in Amritsar, housed in the old Town Hall on Hall Rd near Golden Temple, is closed Mondays and open 10am–6pm the rest of the week. 4.6★ (20,871 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Amritsar
How do I get to Amritsar?
Most travellers fly into Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), about 11km from the city centre, which has direct international links to the Gulf, UK and Southeast Asia as well as frequent domestic flights. Amritsar Junction (station code ASR) sits on the main Delhi–Amritsar rail line, with the journey from Delhi taking roughly 6-8 hours depending on the train.
How many days should I spend in Amritsar?
~2 days is enough to cover the essentials — the Golden Temple complex (ideally at dawn and after dark), Jallianwala Bagh, the old city bazaars, and an evening trip out to the Wagah Border ceremony.
What is Amritsar known for?
Amritsar is the spiritual heart of Sikhism, built around the luminous Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) and its free community kitchen feeding tens of thousands daily. Just outside the city, the nightly flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah–Attari border adds a dose of theatrical patriotism to a visit steeped in history and Punjabi food culture.