Amritsar – Pride of Punjab
Amritsar is the soul of Punjab. The city is best 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 the history such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, partition and the Operation Bluestar. IndiGo offers Amritsar to Thiruvananthapuram flight tickets at an affordable price.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
The major tourist spots in Amritsar include Sri Harmandir Sahib, Guru Ke Mahal, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, 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.
Major things to do in Amritsar
Offer a prayer at Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple. Invigorate 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 gurudwara. Walk through Heritage Street and pay your visit at the historical Jallianwala Bagh. Go to Atari-Wagah Border to behold the Beating Retreat ceremony.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji 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. The airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is dedicated to domestic flights and Terminal 2 serves the international flights. 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 Thiruvananthapuram for a comfortable journey.
- Airport Address: Raja Sansi, Amritsar - 143101 (Punjab)
- IATA Code: ATQ