Amritsar - The Golden City
Amritsar is a city rich in culture and heritage. It is located on the northwest border of Punjab which separates India from Pakistan. It is an important site to uncover the partition stories of the subcontinent. It is also among the most spiritual cities of India being among the holiest sites for Sikhs.
Things to do in Amritsar
Visit the Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple and Mata Lal Devi Mandir to witness great architecture with an overwhelming sense of peace and community.
Visit the Partition Museum and Wagah Border to witness some amazing stories and the beating retreat ceremony related to the 1947 Partition of India.
Tourist Attractions in Amritsar
The Golden Temple is a major tourist attraction for its exquisite gold structure and its amazing sense of peace and calmness.
The Gobindgarh Fort and Khalsa College are some well built ancient architectures worth exploring.
The beating ceremony at the Wagah Border is an elaborate synced performance by the Indian and Pakistani soldiers to commemorate the partition of India.
Places to shop in Amritsar
Amritsar is a great place to shop for handicrafts and textiles, mainly made by the indigenous people. Some of the best places for shopping are Hall Market, Katra Jaimal Singh, Guru Bazaar and Lohri Gate Market.
Best time to visit Amritsar
The winter season is said to be the best time to visit the city of Amritsar. The months between November and March experience low temperatures and are ideal for moving around the city and exploring different monuments and sites.
Modes of transport in Amritsar
Amritsar is a well-connected and organised city which has various means of travelling like buses and rickshaws. There are also cabs and taxis one can avail to travel to different sites conveniently.
Weather in Amritsar
Amritsar experiences short and humid summers in May and June. The winters are also short, cold and dry. There are clear skies throughout the year. The temperatures remain between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is an international airport serving the state of Punjab. It is located 11 kilometres northwest of the city of Amritsar. It is the largest and busiest airport of Punjab and provides various facilities for passengers from throughout the world. You can also travel to other cities from this airport to extend your domestic travel, with IndiGo’s Amritsar to Delhi flights, Amritsar to Mumbai flights, Amritsar to Goa Flight, Amritsar to Srinagar flights or Amritsar to Ahmedabad flights.
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