Amritsar travel guide
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Amritsar, Punjab, India

Amritsar travel guide

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The Golden Temple and heartfelt Punjabi hospitality. The best time to visit Amritsar is March, October, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, October, November
Ideal length
2 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Amritsar

The best time to visit Amritsar is March, October, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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29°
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28°
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28°
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Top things to do in Amritsar

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Akal Takht
Akal Takht
The Akal Takht, also spelt as Akal Takhat and historically known as Akal Bunga, is the most prominent of the five takhts of the Sikhs. Located within the Darbar Sahib complex in Am
~$5 · 1.5h
Central Sikh Museum
Central Sikh Museum
The Central Sikh Museum (CSM), also known as the Kendriya Sikh Ajaibghar (KSA), is a Sikh museum and art-gallery located within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India
~$15 · 2h
Golden Temple
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is a gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and its holiest site. The gurdwara complex is a collection of bu
Free · 1h
Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star was a military operation by the Indian Armed Forces conducted between 1 and 10 June 1984, with the stated objective of removing Damdami Taksal leader Jarnail Si
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and memorial of national importance close to the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India, preserved in the memory of those wounded an
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Amritsar
Taste the signature dishes of Amritsar.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 2-day Amritsar itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Akal Takht12:30 · Jallianwala Bagh16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Central Sikh Museum12:30 · Golden Temple16:00 · 2021 lynchings in Punjab, India

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Amritsar travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Amritsar?+

The best months to visit Amritsar are March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Amritsar?+

Most travellers find 2 days ideal for Amritsar, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Amritsar expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Amritsar (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Amritsar?+

Popular highlights include Akal Takht, Central Sikh Museum, Golden Temple and Operation Blue Star. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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