Amritsar – Pride of Punjab
Amritsar is the soul of Punjab. The city is known for the iconic Golden Temple, the holiest place in Sikhism. The word ‘Amritsar’ means a pool of ambrosial nectar. The reverberation of ‘gurbani’ creates a sense of spirituality in the air. Amritsar had witnessed some of the tragedies of history such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, partition and the Operation Bluestar, but the citizens of the city are resilient even today. IndiGo offers two-way Amritsar to Jabalpur flight tickets at low prices so that the journey remains easy on the pocket.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
The major tourist attractions in Amritsar are Sri Harmandir Sahib, Guru Ke Mahal, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, Shri Ram Tirth Temple, Bibeksar Sahib, Partition Museum, Akal Takht and Gobindgarh Fort. Sri Harmandir Sahib was built by Guru Arjan dev Ji in the 16th century.
Top things to do in Amritsar
Start your Amritsar trip by offering prayer at Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple. Rejuvenate yourself by taking a dip in the holy water of the Amrit Sarovar that encircles the shrine. Enjoy the langar offered at the community kitchen of the Golden Temple. You may also take part in the community service at the gurdwara. Walk through Heritage Street and visit the historical Jallianwala Bagh. Go on a trip to Atari-Wagah Border to see the Beating Retreat ceremony.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar is located about 11 km northwest of the city centre. It is named after Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru and the founder of the city of Amritsar. IndiGo operates nearly 50 weekly non-stop flights between Amritsar and cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Srinagar, Guwahati and Dubai. Catch IndiGo’s cheap flights from Amritsar to Jabalpur for a comfortable journey.
- Airport Address: Raja Sansi, Amritsar, Punjab - 143101
- IATA Code: ATQ