About Amritsar
Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs, is home to the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). The evening Beating Retreat ceremony at the Wagah – Attari border and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial make it a must on any Himachal or Punjab tour.
Amritsar – Quick Facts
| State | Punjab |
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| Airport | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International |
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| Railway | Amritsar Junction |
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| Best time | October – March |
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| Ideal stay | 1 – 2 nights |
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Places to Visit in Amritsar
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
Gold-plated gurudwara in the holy tank – langar for 50,000 daily. - Jallianwala Bagh
Memorial of the 1919 massacre. - Wagah – Attari Border
Beating Retreat ceremony at sunset, 30 km. - Partition Museum
Museum of the 1947 partition in the Town Hall. - Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple built like the Golden Temple. - Baba Atal Rai Gurudwara
Nine-storey tower next to the Golden Temple.
Best Time to Visit Amritsar
- October – March: pleasant – best season
- April – June: very hot
- July – September: monsoon
How to Reach Amritsar
- By air: Amritsar airport, 11 km.
- By train: Shatabdi and Vande Bharat from Delhi.
- By road: Delhi 455 km.
Amritsar Distance Chart
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
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| Wagah Border | 30 km | 45 min |
| Dharamshala | 200 km | 5 hrs |
| Dalhousie | 190 km | 5 hrs |
| Katra | 255 km | 6 hrs |
| Chandigarh | 230 km | 4.5 hrs |
| Delhi | 455 km | 8 hrs |
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Amritsar Travel Tips
- Reach Wagah by 3:30 PM in winter (4:30 PM in summer).
- Visit the Golden Temple at night too – it is open 24 hours.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Amritsar 2026
Permits
- No permit. For Wagah, carry a photo ID and reach 2 hours early; VIP passes are given by the BSF.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
| Place | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
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| Golden Templelangar free | Free | Free |
| Jallianwala Bagh | Free | Free |
| Wagah Borderretreat ceremony · carry ID, reach 2 hrs early | Free | Free |
| Durgiana Temple | Free | Free |
| Partition Museumclosed on Mondays | approx. ₹10 | approx. ₹250 |
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Amritsar Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Amritsar – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 1511 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Chandigarh × 1 · Chintpurni × 1 · Dharamshala × 1 · Katra × 2 · Amritsar × 1
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Karnal → Ambala → Chandigarh · Mansa Devi
- Day 2 Chandigarh → Naina Devi → Chintpurni
- Day 3 Chintpurni → Jwala Ji → Kangra Devi → Chamunda → Dharamshala
- Day 4 Dharamshala → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra
- Day 5 Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan (13 km trek / pony / helicopter)
- Day 6 Katra → Pathankot → Amritsar · Golden Temple
- Day 7 Amritsar → Ludhiana → Delhi Drop
⭐ 8N / 9D🛣️ approx. 14201385 km
🚗 Pickup: Chandigarh
🌇 Drop: Chandigarh
🏨 Night stay: Shimla × 2 · Manali × 3 · Dalhousie × 2 · Amritsar × 1
- Day 1 Chandigarh Pickup → Shimla
- Day 2 Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing
- Day 3 Shimla → Manali (via Kullu)
- Day 4 Manali Local Sightseeing
- Day 5 Rohtang Pass with Solang Valley & Atal TunnelSolang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar
- Day 6 Manali → Dalhousie
- Day 7 Khajjiar & Dalhousie Sightseeing
- Day 8 Dalhousie → Amritsar & Wagah Border
- Day 9 Golden Temple → Chandigarh Drop
⭐ 9N / 10D🛣️ approx. 14801445 km
🚗 Pickup: Chandigarh
🌇 Drop: Chandigarh
🏨 Night stay: Shimla × 2 · Manali × 3 · Dharamshala × 1 · Dalhousie × 2 · Amritsar × 1
- Day 1 Chandigarh Pickup → Shimla
- Day 2 Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing
- Day 3 Shimla → Manali (via Kullu)
- Day 4 Manali Local Sightseeing
- Day 5 Rohtang Pass with Solang Valley & Atal TunnelSolang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar
- Day 6 Manali → Dharamshala
- Day 7 Dharamshala Sightseeing → Dalhousie
- Day 8 Khajjiar & Dalhousie Sightseeing
- Day 9 Dalhousie → Amritsar & Wagah Border
- Day 10 Golden Temple → Chandigarh Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wagah border ceremony time?
It starts around 4:15 PM in winter and 5:15 PM in summer – reach 1 hour early.
What is the best time to visit Amritsar?
October – March: pleasant – best season. April – June: very hot. July – September: monsoon.
How to reach Amritsar?
By air – Amritsar airport, 11 km. By train – Shatabdi and Vande Bharat from Delhi. By road – Delhi 455 km.
How much does an Amritsar tour cost?
Our Amritsar packages start from about ₹20,700 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.