Amritsar – Pride of Punjab
Amritsar presents the heroic spirits of Punjab. The city is best known for the iconic Golden Temple, the most sacred place in Sikhism. The chants of ‘gurbani’ add spiritual sensations to the city’s ambience. The word ‘Amritsar’ means a pool of ambrosial nectar. Book Hubli to Amritsar lowest airfare tickets with IndiGo to reach this beautiful city without spending much.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
The major tourist places in Amritsar are Sri Harmandir Sahib, Wagah Border, Guru Ke Mahal, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Shri Ram Tirth Temple, Bibeksar Sahib, Partition Museum, Akal Takht and Gobindgarh Fort. Sri Harmandir Sahib was built by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth guru of Sikhs, in the 16th century.
Major things to do in Amritsar
An Amritsar visit should start with offering prayer at Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple. You may take a dip in the Amrit Sarovar, the pond 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 Sri Harmandir Sahib. Enjoy budget shopping at Lahori Gate Market, Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar and Shastri Market. Taste the exclusive delicacies of the city like Amritsari kulcha, chicken butter masala, keema kulcha, Amritsari fish, chicken tikka, Amritsari naan and lassi.
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 Ji, the fourth Sikh guru and the founder of the city of Amritsar. The airport boasts two terminals. Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and Terminal 2 is meant for international flights. IndiGo operates around 50 weekly non-stop flights between Amritsar and cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Srinagar, Guwahati and Dubai. Book Hubli to Amritsar flight tickets on www.goindigo.in.
- Airport Address – Ajnala Road, Raja Sansi, Amritsar, Punjab - 143101
- IATA Code – ATQ