Gorakhpur to Amritsar Flights

IndiGo has made domestic travel affordable and convenient with its expansive fleet size since the past decade and half. IndiGo flight from Gorakhpur to Amritsar is a glaring testament of the impeccable punctuality and extensive connectivity of the airline.

Booking Gorakhpur to Amritsar flight tickets is as easy as ever with IndiGo’s official website and mobile application. You can check out the lowest fare via the airline’s Airfare calendar. IndiGo offers exceptional deals on the round trip facility. So, while you are at it, do not forget to secure the return tickets on Amritsar to Gorakhpur flight.

The spiritual city of Amritsar is the largest urban sprawl of Punjab. The soulful city was founded by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD. The bustling streets have imbibed modernity over the years with landscaped buildings and paved sidewalks. However, if you explore the dingy side lanes, you will find yourself amidst some frenetic old bazaar that will overwhelm your sight, sound and olfactory senses. Amritsar has all the makings of a composite tourist destination with the bricks of historical monuments whispering ancient legends and places of worship emanating old world charm.

The best known places in Amritsar

• Jallianwala Bagh: The picturesque garden houses the memorial of the 1579 innocent lives that had fallen prey to the hands of British police on 13^th April 1961. The bullet marks are also evident on the walls of adjoining buildings.
• Gobindgarh Fort: The ancient fort that has been recently opened to the public is another unmissable landmark of Amritsar.
• Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The historic architectural splendour also doubles as a museum featuring interesting coins and curios.
• Golden Temple: One of the most humbling sights that you can ever behold, the Golden Temple is undisputedly the primary attraction of Amritsar. Amrit Sarovar surrounds its sacred premises.
• Ghanta Ghar: The Victorian clock tower is a tranquil tourist spot to drop by.
• Partition Museum: Constructed to remember the plight of thousands of people who lost their homes, families or lives with the Partition of India, this museum plays videos and soundscapes in galleries to commemorate the same.
• Haat Bazaar: From phulkari materials to fashion forward juttis, shawls and antiques, this street market is a paradise for seasoned shoppers.

Airport address- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Ajnala Road, Raja Sansi, Punjab 143101

Airport IATA Code- ATQ

IndiGo navigates a series of connecting flights between Gorakhpur and Amritsar. The time taken by these flights varies from 7 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours 55 minutes. The airline owes this variation to the stopovers undertaken. Some flights have single layovers while others have more. New Delhi, Allahabad and Kolkata are the usual layover cities. For any additional information on these flights do visit IndiGo’s official website.

Gorakhpur is strewn with medieval mysticism and ancient heritage. Spectacular monuments and temples adorn the cityscape. Parks add greenery to the frame where morning walkers come for a fresh start to their days. This city nestled in Uttar Pradesh is remarkably hailed as the “Cradle of Buddhism”.

Things Gorakhpur is best known for

• Gorakhnath Temple: The place gets its name from this temple constructed in the honour of saint Gorakhnath.
• Kapilvastu: A sacred shrine for Buddhists, Kapilvastu accommodates relics of Buddha and is a popular pilgrimage destination.
• Kushinagar: Associated with the legend of Buddha, it is counted amongst the four holiest places for Buddhists. The reclining nirvana statue of Buddha which is symbolic of his dying phase is carved out of a red sandstone monolith.
• Lumbini: The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama who emerged as the Lord Buddha makes this place a most visited site of Gorakhpur.
• Shaheed Smarak-Chauri Chaura: To commemorate the lost lives of Indian protesters in an open fire by British police this memorial structure had been erected.
• Tarkulha Devi: The auspicious temple premise is remembered as the worshipping ground of freedom fighter Babu Bandhu Singh who used to come there to seek blessings.

Airport address- Airport Area, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001

Airport IATA Code- GOP