Amritsar – Pride of Punjab
Amritsar presents the heroic character of Punjab. The city is home to the iconic Golden Temple, the most sacred place in Sikhism. The word ‘Amritsar’ means pool of sacred nectar. The hymns of ‘gurbani’ add spiritual verve in the air. Amritsar had witnessed some of the tragic sagas in the past such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, partition and the Operation Bluestar, but it stands strong today.
- Tourist attractions in Amritsar: The major sightseeing spots in Amritsar include Sri Harmandir Sahib, Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh, Guru Ke Mahal, Shri Ram Tirth Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Bibeksar Sahib, Partition Museum, Akal Takht and Gobindgarh Fort.
- Places to shop in Amritsar: Hall Bazaar, Lahori Gate Market, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar and Shastri Market are the best places for budget shopping in Amritsar. To buy jewellery, stop at Guru Bazaar. The popular shopping malls in Amritsar include VR Ambarsar, Alpha One and Mall of Amritsar.
- Modes of transport: Buses, auto-rickshaws, app-based cabs and private taxis are the primary means of transport in Amritsar.
- Weather in Amritsar: Situated in the north-western part of the country, Amritsar observes a semi-arid climate. The city experiences hot summers from April to June when the temperature soars to 45 degrees Celsius. During monsoons (July to October), the city gets respite from the scorching heat and receives a good amount of rainfall. The weather in Amritsar turns quite cold and chilly in winters (November to March).
Airport in Amritsar
Amritsar Airport also known as Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport, Amritsar is located about 11 km northwest of the city centre. IndiGo operates around 50 weekly non-stop flights between Amritsar and cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Srinagar, Guwahati and Dubai.
- Airport Address: Ajnala Rd, opp. Hotel Blue Radison, Raja Sansi, Punjab 143101
- Airport IATA code: ATQ