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Places To Visit In Amritsar, Punjab
A golden city of kirtans, kulchas, phulkari suits, and papad wariyan
Tourism In Amritsar
Rated 4.3/5 (based on 10 reviews)
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Oct - Mar
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5-6 Days
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Tourist Places in Amritsar, Punjab
Although Amritsar is the holiest city for Sikh pilgrims, travelers of all faith and interests visit this beautiful place in Punjab. Popular places to visit in Amritsar include the Golden Temple, Akal Takht, Jallianwala Bagh, and Gobindgarh Fort. While the Old City to the south of Amritsar station is dotted with several historical structures and sights like the Golden Temple, the North side of Amritsar features upmarket restaurants, hotels, and spacey neighborhoods, and other shining signs of the city’s contemporary prosperity. Let’s take a closer look at all the points of interest in Amritsar:
Certainly a major highlight of all Amritsar sightseeing tours, the Golden Temple is the most significant religious site for the Sikhs and also one of the most spectacular temples in India. Also known as Shri Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, the Golden Temple is one of the top attractions in Amritsar. The temple complex is open every day from 6 am to 2 am, so visitors can enjoy its lovely reflections in Amrit Sarovar in the evening. The two-storey structure in the middle of the sacred pool can be entered via a narrow bridge. Pilgrims can take a bath in the marked spots in the pool, before bowing their head in the temple. The Central Sikh Museum here displays a gallery of paintings illustrating stories of martyred Sikh leaders. The Golden Temple also has a famous dining hall (langar) serving free meals to all visitors round the clock.
On a trip to Amritsar, Jallianwala Bagh is one of the famous tourist attractions in Amritsar. Located five-minute walk from the Golden Temple, this 6.5-acre garden is the site of the infamous 1919 Amritsar massacre on the day of Baisakhi. To this day, visitors can see the bullet holes in the walls. One of the latest addition to Amritsar sightseeing places, Gobindgarh Fort lies in the heart of the city and was opened to public visitors in 2017.
After enjoying sightseeing in Amritsar, travelers can head 32 km west to the Wagah town. Every evening for two hours at the border gate, the Wagah border ceremony is performed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistani Rangers. Pul Kanjri is a historical site about 35 km from Amritsar where structures like a mosque, temple, and a pond were built under the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Mata Temple is a Hindu cave temple dedicated to the saint named Lal Devi. Durgiana Temple or Sitla Mandir is another place of worship near the Lohgarh gate. Built in the style of Golden Temple, it is also built in the middle of a medium-sized lake. Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Ram Bagh Park, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama, Partition Museum, and Ram Tirth are other popular places to visit in Amritsar city.
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Durgiana Temple in Amritsar
Also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Durgiana Temple is one of the most important Hindu Temples located in the Amritsar district of Punjab. Durgiana Mandir derives its name from Hindu Goddess, Durga, and hence, along with idols of Goddess Laxmi, and Lord Vishnu, idol of Goddess Durga is also worshipped here.
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Akal Takht in Amritsar
Located in the Harmandir Sahib, Akal Takht Sahib, is one of the 5 takhts of Sikhs. Akal Takht literally translates into “throne of the timeless one”.
The history of Akal Takht Sahib dates back to the year 1606 when its construction was started by Shri Guru Hargobind. He was the 6th Sikh Guru who laid down this foundatio...
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Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar
Known as the very essence of Punjab, Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar is one of the most important historical places of the state. Spread across an area of 43 acres, the Gobindgarh Fort was initially built by Gujar Singh, and its final construction was completed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The fort was built to protect Amritsar from ...
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Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar
Jallianwala Bagh is one of the most important historical places in India. Located in the holy city of Amritsar, Jallianwala Bagh is just a walking distance from the sacred Harmandir Sahib/ Golden Temple.
The heart-wrenching history of Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar dates back to the year 1919 when India was under British ru...
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Tarn Taran Sahib in Amritsar
Located in the Majha region of Punjab, Tarn Taran Sahib serves as the headquarters of the Tarn Taran district. Apart from serving as the municipal headquarters is also an important Sikh Pilgrimage site.
Tarn Taran was founded by the 5th Sikh Guru Shri Guru Arjan Dev. It was also a part of the Sikh dynasty rule before P...
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Wagah Border in Amritsar
One of the most exciting places to visit in Amritsar is the Wagah Border. No trip to Amritsar is complete without a visit to the Wagah Border. It is one such place where the vibes of patriotism are so strong that they give goosebumps to a person.
Located close to the Attari Village, Wagah Border Amritsar is a major cros...
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Golden Temple in Amritsar
The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib is a highly revered religious Sikh shrine and symbolizes equality and human brotherhood. The gurudwara epitomizes distinctive heritage and identity of Sikhs, while glorifying their ideals. After its compilation, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (scripture of the Sikhs) was first ins...
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Shimla > Manali > Dharamshala > Dalhousie > Amritsar
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Rs. 23,423/- (Per Person)
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Shimla > Manali > Dharamshala > Dalhousie > Amritsar
10D & 9N | Customizable
Rs. 29,401/- (Per Person)
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Shimla > Manali > Chandigarh
6D & 5N | Customizable
Rs. 18,909/- (Per Person)
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Manali > Kasol > Chandigarh
4D & 3N | Customizable
Rs. 12,565/- (Per Person)
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Shimla > Manali > Chandigarh
7D & 6N | Customizable
Rs. 21,715/- (Per Person)
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Shimla > Manali > Chandigarh
6D & 5N | Customizable
Rs. 18,909/- (Per Person)
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Shimla > Manali > Chandigarh
6D & 5N | Customizable
Rs. 20,252/- (Per Person)
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Saurabh Aggarwal
12 days ago
yeah the trip was excellent .the planning part with the help of travel agent was best. The cab driver was also good but did tried to skip few local places tough. travel triangle was very responsive and helpfull. U can surely book through them. there were some glitches overall trip was good.
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Rajan Khandelwal
7 months ago
Trip was Very Good With Gold Travels , Everything was managed properly, Good Coordination , please try to Locate the Hotels Properly overall it was a good Experience
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Anand Chandeliya
6 months ago
1. Excellent co ordination and flexibility of itenary 2. Very decently priced quotation . 3. Excellent cab provided and our Driver Mr Sonu was a very well mannered and great guide for the tour . Very helpful as well.4.Hotel at Dharmsala Maclod regencey was not good lacked in basic amenities the room provided was in very poor condition .
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Anand Chandeliya
7 months ago
1. Excellent co ordination and flexibility of itenary 2. Very decently priced quotation . 3. Excellent cab provided and our Driver Mr Sonu was a very well mannered and great guide for the tour . Very helpful as well.4.Hotel at Dharmsala Maclod regencey was not good lacked in basic amenities the room provided was in very poor condition .
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Zamindar
12 months ago
It was a wonderful experience touring with one of Travel Triangle's associated Tour Operator "Wild Lotus". the services were great. Special thanks to the Tour Manager Rakesh Gilly for being so cooperative. He has been always there for any assistance. The Hotels were as commited just had to compromise a bit with food at some hotels. Hotels provided at Shimla & Dharamshala were the best anyone can get at this price. Hotels at Manali, Dalhousie & Amritsar were also fair enough if compared to the price they charged. Even the car which was provided for loca...
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Jigar Kapasi
over 1 year ago
During Crisis... Pathetic Coordination... absolutely unprofessional..half the locations could not go...loss paid money was waste..travel agent no even courteous to refund any amount
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Nikhilramesh
over 1 year ago
Overall trip was good. They followed whatever mentioned in the package. Only thing is we felt that the driver was not properly briefed. For the first day we reached Chandigarh very late hence we had to take dinner on the way other than from the booked hotel. This expense has been agreed and allowed to deduct. Appreciate for that. The hotel at Chandigarh was fine. But hotel at Amritsar was not that much standard one. Plus the dining area was not good place. Food was very good in both places. Car driver is very good. driving was perfect. But there w...
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Maganlal Parsania
over 1 year ago
Total Holiday package deal was done in a transparent manner. Every quarry was resolved/clarify by travel adviser. Vehicle Service provided by Guruji Travels was excellent. Especially Driver Mr. Sandeep Kumar has made our journey safe and enjoyable. His Driving was the safe and excellent command on vehicle driving in Hilley region as well as on the plain road. He was so cooperative and polite with us. He has tried his level best to maintain our schedule.
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