Amritsar – The soul of Punjab
Amritsar is known as the ‘City of the Golden Temple’. The city reflects the heroic spirits of Punjab. The word ‘Amritsar’ means a pool of ambrosial nectar. Book Imphal to Amritsar flight tickets with IndiGo and visit the lovely city. Amritsar had witnessed some of the tragedies in the past, such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, partition and the Operation Bluestar. Amritsar is also popular for its sizzling Punjabi cuisine.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar
Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple is the prime attraction in Amritsar. Built by Guru Arjan in the 16th-century, it is revered as the most sacred place in Sikhism. The other popular attractions in Amritsar include Guru Ke Mahal, Wagah Border, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Shri Ram Tirth Temple, Bibeksar Sahib, Partition Museum, Akal Takht and Gobindgarh Fort.
Major things to do in Amritsar
Take part in the morning prayer at Sri Harmandir Sahib. You may take a dip or sprinkle the holy water of the Amrit Sarovar on yourself. Enjoy the langar offered at the community kitchen of the Golden Temple. You may also participate in the community service at the Golden Temple. Walk through Heritage Street and pay a visit to the historical Jallianwala Bagh. Watch the Beating Retreat ceremony at Atari-Wagah Border.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar is situated about 11 km northwest of the city centre. The airport boasts of two terminals. Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and Terminal 2 is meant for international flights. IndiGo operates nearly 50 weekly non-stop flights between Amritsar and cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Srinagar, Guwahati and Dubai. You will get Imphal to Amritsar lowest airfare tickets only on www.goindigo.in.
- Airport Address – Rajasansi, Amritsar
- IATA Code – ATQ