Amritsar Family Packages

With a well-curated Family package for Amritsar, offered by TravelTriangle, discover the food, culture, and history of this integral part of Punjab. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customizable according to your convenience. You would want to go back again once you explore these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Amritsar

1. Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib)

What’s Special: Sacred spot

Timings: 4 am-11 pm

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

Golden Temple, one of the most visited places in the Amritsar Family tour package, is the holiest shrine of Sikhism to seek spiritual solace. Situated amid the Amrit Sarovar, the Golden Temple is not only a religious place for Sikhs but also a symbol of brotherhood and equality. The four entrances from all four directions signify that people belonging to every walk of life are equally welcome. There is a facility of free langar for people of every religion and faith.

Included in the Seven wonders of India, this spiritual site is an example of architectural excellence. Every morning, the Guru Granth Sahib is placed inside the temple premises and taken to the Akal Takht every night in a heavy palanquin. This ceremony is called the Palki Sahib.

2. Jallianwala Bagh

What’s Special: Galleries, Light & sound show

Timings: 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

Jallianwala Bagh depicts the account of a tragedy that happened in April 1919, how an auspicious occasion like Baisakhi turned into a ruthless massacre. After renovation for more than two years, it was again accessible for public viewing from August 2021 onwards. It houses four museum galleries, which showcase the events that unfolded in Punjab during that period, a statue of Udham Singh, a Martyrs’ Well, and walls with bullet holes. A sound and light show display the events that took place on April 13, 1919.

3. Wagah Border

What’s Special: Drill and parade

Timings: 10 am-4 pm (entry); Ceremony

Timings: 4:15 pm (winters); 5:15 pm (summers)

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

Wagah Border marks the boundary between India and Pakistan. The Beating Retreat ceremony is held every day before sunset and lasts about 45 minutes. Conducted by the security forces of both nations since 1959, it comprises drill, parade, and lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan during sunset. A special troop is trained for this auspicious ceremony. You can cover this attraction with the Amritsar family package.

4. Gobindgarh Fort (Qila Gobindgarh)

What’s Special: Ancient monument

Timings: 10 am-10 pm

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

One of the most significant Bastions of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Gobindgarh Fort, was named after Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. Earlier, it was only accessible to army professionals, but from 2017 onwards, it became open for public viewing. The fort comprises Sher-E-Punjab (7-D show), Toshakhana (Coin Museum), Pagri Museum, Haat Bazaar, Whispering Walls, Ambarsari Zaika (food shops and stalls), Spirit of Punjab (for live performances), and Ancient Warfare Museum.

5. Partition Museum

What’s Special: Historical relevance

Timings: 10 am-6 pm, closed on Mondays.

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

Located in the Town Hall, the museum is a dedication to the people who suffered the heart-wrenching partition, the largest migration in human history. It displays a collection of newspaper articles, photographs, donated items, and other memorabilia. A visit to the museum is included in the Amritsar sightseeing package.

6. Durgiana Temple

What’s Special: Spiritual significance

Timings: 6 am-10 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

As the name suggests, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Maa Durga and is a replica of the Golden Temple. A few other temples are also there on the premises, like - Sitla Mata Mandir, Bara Hanuman Mandir, Sat Narain Mandir, and Goswami Tulsidas Mandir. Langoor Mela, celebrated in the Hanuman temple during Navratris, is an occasion where the boys dress like baboons to please Lord Hanuman. There is a Langar Bhavan on the opposite side of the Durgiana Temple. This temple is among the places to visit in the Amritsar tour packages for family.

Best Time To Visit Amritsar

April to June

The summers in Amritsar make it unbearable to enjoy local sightseeing. Visitors avoid planning a vacation during this season because of the high temperature leading to scorching heat.

July to October

The monsoon season in Amritsar brings relief after the scorching summer heat. Although there is a fall in temperature compared to summers, many travelers usually avoid visiting Amritsar during monsoons because of the humidity and heavy rainfall.

November to March

It is the best time to plan an Amritsar family tour, as winters are pleasant and suitable for local sightseeing. However, January is a month during which people avoid a trip to Amritsar because of the extremely chilly weather.

How To Reach Amritsar?

By Air

Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar is well-connected to other cities in India and major cities abroad. TravelTriangle offers a family package for Amritsar from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and other major cities.

By Rail

Depending on the days of their run, 129 trains stop by Amritsar Junction Railway Station. However, if your train doesn’t halt there, other nearby railway stations include Verka Junction Railway Station, Jandiala Railway Station, and Atari Railway Station.

By Road

Depending on the starting point of your journey, the interconnected roads will lead you to different drop-off points like the Amritsar Junction Railway Station or New Amritsar red light, and sometimes even at the Amritsar Railway Road.