Famous for its Golden Temple, the city is a popular tourist destination among spiritual travellers. Check the Surat to Amritsar flight ticket price now on goIndiGo.in and come down to blow some heat off in the lap of the mesmerising Golden Temple.
Things to do in Amritsar:
Obviously, we would recommend visiting the iconic Golden Temple first. It is the most important sacred pilgrimage site of Sikhism that is surrounded by a manmade lake giving it an absolutely spectacular look. Its sanctum is plated with gold which makes it more eye-catching. This is the reason behind its name.
Visit Wagah Border: This border links India-Pakistan and lies 32 km from Amritsar and 24 km from Lahore. The flag and marching ceremony is conducted each evening (2 hours before sunset) by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan rangers.
Tourist attractions in Amritsar:
Harike Wetlands Sanctuary at Amritsar is a perfect destination for people who love bird watching.
Partition Museum: This historical museum stores all the pieces of information, including articles regarding the partition of India and Pakistan. It is also a part of the heritage site at Amritsar.
Places to shop in Amritsar:
Hall Bazaar, famous for its bangles, shawls and world-famous phulkari embroidery works, is the most popular market place in the city. Guru Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Shastri market and Lahori Gate market are also some famous market places in the city.
Best time to visit Amritsar:
Best time to visit the city is between the months of November and March, pleasant and perfect for sightseeing and visiting the place.
Modes of transport in Amritsar:
Amritsar is a small city, for which auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are the best means of transportation.
The Golden Temple Trust has a bus service which carries people from the railway station directly to the temple, free of cost!
Weather in Amritsar:
Weather of Amritsar is more likely to that of northwestern cities in India. It experiences an extreme type of weather, i.e., sweltering summers and freezing winters. Minimum temperature during winter is 4 °C to a maximum of 18 °C.
Airports in Amritsar:
Amritsar has one airport - Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
The Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is located 11 km from the city. One can book their onward journey tickets from here with IndiGo’s Amritsar to Nagpur, Amritsar to Udaipur, Amritsar to Surat, Amritsar to Varanasi or Amritsar to Surat flight.