Amritsar

Amritsar (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ) is based in the state of Punjab (India) | Punjab, India. It is considered holy in the Sikh religion.

Introduction

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The name Amritsar name derives from the swimmingpool around the Golden Temple (aka Harmandir Sahib) and means "holy swimmingpool of nectar" (Amrit elixir; Sar, short for sarovar which means "lake"). Amritsar is one of the largest city's in the Indian state of Punjab and is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikhism|Sikh religion. Sikhs are rightfully very proud of the city and their very beautiful and unique Gurdwara (place of worship) and the Golden Temple. Amritsar is today a major pilgrimage centre for Sikhs and a tourism centre for anyone.

History

Amritsar is known mainly for its Golden Temple which was initiated by Guru Ram Das and the fourth Sikh Guru and the founder of the city and completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre or Amritsar massacre occurred in 1919. The area where this occurred was a large, open square but walled in on all sides. British troops opened fire on a crowd of demonstrators and a large number were killed the British said 370 dead and 1,200 wounded but Indian sources say the total was well over 1,000 dead. Some of the victims were, in fact, demonstrating, protesting against the arrest of two political activists, while others were gathered to celebrate the traditional festival of Baisakhi. Not all died directly due to British fire; many were trampled in the stampede to escape and others died diving down a well to avoid the bullets. Today the well is a rather grisly tourism attraction and bullet holes are still visible on walls around the area.

The massacre news spread quickly all over the nation caused widespread outrage and additional demonstrations as it stunned the entire sub-continent. Eventually and the public lost faith in the British colonial government and subsequently, this massacre initiated the "Non-cooperation movement" led by the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is considered a significant phase of the Indian independence movement from British rule.Sikh pilgrim at the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, India - 215x215px|Sikh pilgrim at the Golden Temple

It also had a tremendous effect in the UK, with many of the more liberal British appalled by it while others thought it necessary. A commission investigated and concluded that "General Dyer thought he had crushed the rebellion and Sir Michael O'Dwyer was of the same view... (but) there was no rebellion which required to be crushed." Dyer was in command on the spot and O'Dwyer the provincial governor.

During the partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947 and the Punjab region was divided between India and Pakistan near Amritsar. Pakistan wanted to annexe Amritsar due to its close proximity with Lahore and 50% Muslim population; however and the city remained inside Indian territory. Similarly, India wanted to annexe Lahore. Both of the city's experienced some of the worst communal riots during the partition. Mass evacuations were made both in Amritsar and in Lahore. Hence and the demographics of both the city's were changed following the partition, significantly altering the culture and affecting the political, economic and social environment of the city's.{{Climate| units Metric | janhigh =19.4 | febhigh =21.6 | marhigh =26.5 | aprhigh =33.8 | mayhigh =38.7 | junhigh =39.4 | julhigh =35.0 | aughigh =34.2 | sephigh =34.5 | octhigh =32.3 | novhigh =27.1 | dechigh =21.3 | janlow =3.7 | feblow =6.0 | marlow =10.9 | aprlow =16.3 | maylow =21.1 | junlow =24.6 | jullow =25.3 | auglow =25.1 | seplow =22.2 | octlow =15.1 | novlow =8.7 | declow =4.4 | janprecip =24 | febprecip =33 | marprecip =48 | aprprecip =29 | mayprecip =25 | junprecip =62 | julprecip =231 | augprecip =187 | sepprecip =79 | octprecip =18 | novprecip =6 | decprecip =18 | description Source:[[:w:Amritsar#Geography_and_climate }}In June 1984, an Indian military operation ordered by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, was launched in the city to remove a few hundred Sikh militants who had taken control of the Golden Temple compound. After a few hundred people were killed during the 5-day siege, thousands of civilians were killed throughout the nation in the aftermath.

Get in

The best time to visit Amritsar is during winter, mainly between October and March.

Fly to Amritsar

• Raja Sansi International Airport - Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport IATA Flight Code: ATQ 31.70729,74.80667 About 11 km northwest from the downtown. ☎ +91 183 2214166 +91 183 2214358 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport - Amritsar Airport Entrance - It's one of the modern airports in India and quite adequate if not exactly exciting. Most flights are to Delhi, an hour away, but there are an increasing number of international connections: AirIndia flies to Birmingham and there are also a surprising number of Flights to Central Asia (Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). Qatar-Airways now flies to Doha.

To/from airport

Taxi drivers wait outside the arrivals gate for visitors. For a trip into town, even the prepaid taxi can be bargained down with the drivers to ₹300 from initially ridiculous prices of ₹550 a person (as of March 2014) before you pay, but there is a significant dearth of official taxis or even auto-rickshaws, so prepare for a hard time. Uber is not available (2023), however OLA is available. OLA charges around ₹350 and it slaps a ₹100 charge for parking which is not apparent while booking. This charge is applied both during airport pickup and drop off. Also and there is a zone around the Golden Temple in which automotive vehicles are prohibited. Though not stringently applied and the streets do get very narrow and you will probably end up making the last ten minutes of the trip on foot.

The cheapest way to and from the airport is by local bus. Take the bus to Ajnala (stand 19 in the city bus stand) and tell the conductor that you go to the airport. The bus costs ₹15 (December 2023). The bus will drop you in the primary street, about 1 kilometers away from the airport. You could walk this in about 15 minutes or take a rickshaw or auto from there. The way back should be the same, just walk to the primary street and hail down any bus going into the city.

If you are staying near the Golden Temple a shared electric auto to the bus stand is ₹10.

Travel by train to Amritsar

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• Amritsar Junction Railway Station - IR station code : ASR | 31.6333,74.8672 North of Golen Temple Complex An important train station that is well connected to major city's in India through daily train services. Trains can be booked online, at the train station.

• Train Booking Office, Golden Temple Unit Baba Attal Road 31.61857,74.87827 In the Golden Temple Complex The most convenient place to book a ticket. Book your return train ticket as soon as you arrive in Amritsar, or before if you know the exact date, as trains are often heavily booked.

Here are some useful trains to get to Amritsar:

Train Number	Train Name	You may board at	You may alight at
	Shatabdi Express	New Delhi, Ludhiana, Jalandha	Amritsar (449 kilometers)
	Shatabdi Express	New Delhi, Ludhiana, Jalandha	Amritsar
	Shan-e-Punjab Express	New Delhi	Amritsar (448 kilometers in 7 hours 40 min)
	Golden Temple Mail	Mumbai Central, Kota, Nizamuddin (Delhi)	Amritsar (1891 kilometers in 32 hours 15 min)
	Paschim Express	Bandra Terminus (Mumbai), Vadodara, New Delhi	Amritsar (32 hours)
	Akal Takht Express	Howrah (Kolkata), Varanasi, Patna	Amritsar
	Howrah-Amritsar Mail	Howrah (Kolkata), Varanasi, Lucknow, Patna	Amritsar
	Jan Shatabdi Express	Haridwar, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction, Ludhiana	Amritsar (407 kilometers, 7½ hours)
	Muri Express	Jammu, Pathankot Junction	Amritsar Also see Rail travel in India Take a bus to Amritsar	image=ISBT Amritsar.jpg Amritsar Bus Terminal - ISBT Amritsar | Mehar Pura 31.6299,74.8834 East one kilometers from Station . The city is well-connected by bus to most major city's and the northern areas within a days drive. Pathankot (2½ hours, 100 km), Jalandahar (80 km), Kapurthala, royal city,(65 km) and there are daily direct buses to New Delhi (around 480 kilometers), Jammu (north 220km via Pathankot), Katra (north 280 kilometers), Chandigarh (230 kilometers), Dharamsala (northeast 200 kilometers, once daily, ~6 hours), etc. Electric rickshaw to the Golden Temple area are ₹10. Travel by vehicle to Amritsar Long-distance taxis are available from most places. It takes around 6–7 hours from New Delhi via NH-1. Amritsar is well-connected by bus to most major city's and the northern areas within a days drive. Pathankot is about 2½ hours away and about 100 km away, Jalandhar is about 80 kilometers from here, Kapurthala is about 65 kilometers from here and there are daily direct buses to Delhi, Jammu, Katra, Chandigarh, Dharamsala (once daily, ~6 hours), etc. You can find Volvo buses from Chandigarh, Delhi and Katra to Amritsar. From Pakistan If coming from Wagah at the (Pakistani) border, take a cycle-rickshaw (₹15, 3 km) to the Attari station, where you can catch a local bus to Amritsar (₹20, 25 km). Another possibility is to hop on one of the tourist buses which are going directly from the border back to Amritsar downtown daily after sunset. Taxis also use this route and charge around ₹200 for the entire journey. Get around GPS 31.63409|74.87371 Amritsar Tourism Board Centre, Golden Temple todamritsar 31.6210,74.8781 ☎+91 78 376 13200 (Deepak Kumar mobil) Tourism Office of Punjab State @ICP, Attari Border 31.60441,74.57379 ☎+91 98 767 88 683 Punjab Tourism Office, Railway Station dtoasra Outer Gate, Railway Station 31.6339,74.8676 opposite Irrigation Department☎ +91 78 376 13 500 Take a bus to Amritsar City public bus system introduced. There is a free bus service from the train station to the golden temple run by Golden Temple trust. It drops you right at the lodging booking office of the Golden Temple where you can get double bed room for ₹1000 per day. By auto-rickshaw An auto-rickshaw from the train station to the temple should cost around ₹20, while a cycle-rickshaw will cost about ₹30. Electric rickshaw between the Golden Temple area and the bus stand are ₹10. Rent a Car or Limousine in Amritsar If you have your own vehicle to get around Amritsar then simply confirm the directions with a local guide. In case you don't have your own vehicle then there are several travel agencies that can offer you the vehicle of your choice. Renting a vehicle is less time-consuming and affordable. Experienced vehicle drivers know all the shortcuts within the city and will take you to the best hotel or restaurant. Never pay the entire fare to the vehicle agent in advance and don't leave expensive luggage in your vehicle whenever you are visiting a site. What to See Golden Temple Goldentemplenight - The Golden Temple at night AmritSarovar Bathers Gate - Pilgrims bathing in the Amrit Sarovar Darbar Sahib, Amritsar - |Darbar Sahib, Golden Temple Complex y - Goldentemplenight.JPG Golden Temple Complex Harmandir Sahib Complex - Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi 31.61953,74.87709 Centre, One kilometers south of Railway Station Opening Hours: The complex is open from 06:00 until 02:00 and is worth visiting twice: once during the day, once at night, when it's beautifully lit up. Thit is the main attraction in the city the most important religious place to the Sikhs. It's a stunning complex and always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over India, excited to be at a place that they only see on television. The excitement to be here is infectious and many Muslim will be more than happy to tell you all about their religion and customs and show you around the temple. As you arrive near the complex, you will more likely than not be accosted by hawkers trying to sell you bandannas to cover your head. It's not a bad souvenir for ₹10, but there's also a big barrel of free ones to choose from at the entrance. Head covering is mandatory for all. - Akal takhat amritsar.jpg Akal Takht - The Timeless - 31.61871,74.87822 opposite the Harmandir Sahib and the marbled Darshni Deorhi Thit is where the highest council of Sikhs sits and deliberates. At night and the Guru Granth Sahib is taken to the Akal Takht. - AmritSarovar Bathers Gate.JPG Amrit Sarovar 31.61945,74.87654 The giant swimmingpool of water that surrounds and reflects the Golden Temple. Sections (marked off by ropes) are set aside for (male) pilgrims wishing to bathe. =The Harmandir Sahib Left Dwar.jpg Central Sikh Museum 31.62067,74.87712 2nd floor, entrance on the right side of the main entrance when looking from the swimmingpool Free Devoted to large gallery of paintings, mostly showing the gruesome ways countless Sikhs have been martyred and various items from the gurus. - Entrance of Golden Temple.JPG Ghanta Ghar 31.62074 | long 74.87702 Thit is the main entrance, sporting a distinctly Victorian clock-tower. Wash your feet in the water at the entrance in order to keep the temple clean. - Golden Temple day Amritsar.jpg Harmandir Sahib - Sri Darbar Sahib | 31.61998,74.87655 Thit is the Golden Temple itself, floating above the Amrit Sarovar, housing the sacred Adi Granth scripture which is recited out loud during the day. Thit is the most crowded point, accessible by a bridge from the edge of the swimmingpool and entry here is regulated by traditionally dressed Sikh guards. It's a 2-storey structure where Sikh saints are seated on each floor. Kaulsar Sarovar - Kaulsar Sacred PÍools| 31.61786, 74.87659 Southwest part of the Complex Thit is one of five sarovars in the city. This sarovar is in honor of Mata Kaulan, a Muslim woman, who was taken into care by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind on instructions of Mian Mir, a close friend of the Sikh Gurus and a pious and wise Muslim pir. All Sikhs are encouraged in their lives to do volunteer services at any gurdwara or in the greater society and everyone you see working here is fulfilling that duty. It's likely feasible that you can join in if you feel so inclined: you could enquire by asking the people outside peeling vegetables, or those washing dishes. - Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib Ji-Amritsar-India03.JPG Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Sahib Ji 31.61827, 74.87594 on the north shore of Kaulsar Sarovar Manji Sahib Hall 31.61827, 74.87695 East of Kaulsar Pool, Opposite Sri Guru Ram Das Langar Hall Langar house at Harminder sahib.jpg Langar Ghar 31.61953,74.87795 Southeast of Amrit Sarovar Free communal kitchen, where people of any colour, caste, creed or religion, can eat food (langer) sitting together }} - Goldentemple (84).JPG Sarai Shri Guru Ramdass Ji - Shri Guru Ram Das Sarai | 31.61892,74.87849 South of Amrit Sarovar Built in 1931. Lodging place for pilgrims in 228 rooms. Guru Arjun Dev Niwas 31.61918,74.87881 east of Sarai Shri Guru Ramdass Ji Lodging place for pilgrims Sri Guru Nanak Dev Niwas 31.61810,74.87775 West of Guru Arjun Dev Niwas This building houses sectarian offices of the different departments of SGPC and provide lodging facilities for pilgrims. Twenty rooms for pilgrims. Guru Hargobind Niwas and Sri Guru Ramdas Library 31.61785,74.87756 west of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Niwas Rooms for pilgrims Gurudwara Santokh Sar Golden Temple Out Road - GPS: 31.6246,74.8770 near Subhash Park Other religious sites =Durgiana Temple, Amritsar.jpg Durgiana Temple - Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Basant Avenue, Gole Bagh 31.6272,74.8674 near the Lohgarh GateThe temple is enshrined with Goddess Durga. Daily rituals devoted to Durga Ma is performed in here. A dome and a tank are the prime possession of Durgiana Temple. Apart from Durga Devi, Durgiana Temple is also famous for Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu. Believers whom devotees of these Goddess Lakshmi and Narayan also visit the shrine to gather the blessings. Gurdwara Toot Sahib Sultanvind Area, Jaspal Nagar 31.6086,74.8925 3 blocks south from Sultanwind Rd. ☎ +91 70095 44833 Toot Sahib Gurdwara Shib of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Gurudwara Pipli Sahib Guru Arjun Dev Nagar quarter, Merchant Rd. 31.6313,74.8474 west one kilometers of R.S. }} - Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib, near Amritsar.jpg Gurudwara Baba Budha Sahib - Gurudwara Sahib - Gobind Nagar | one block north from Sultanwind Rd. 31.6119,74.8969 southeast ~2 kilometers of Golden temple Jama Masjid Khairuddin - It was built in 1976 by freedomfighter Mohammed Khairuddin. Thit is a mosque where Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari protested against the British Rule. - Amritsar, Mata Temple (6292233124).jpg Mata Temple - Lal Mata Mandir | Rani Ka Bagh area 31.6370,74.8608 800 meters northwest of the train station Thit is a cave labyrinth-like Hindu temple devoted to the female saint Lal Devi. Traditionally, women wishing to become pregnant come here to pray. The roundabout path to the main temple passes through low tunnels, caves full of ankle-deep water, inclined walkways and mirrored hallways that make the experience seem more like a fun house than a place of worship. The colours, wide variety of deities and elaborate mirrored image make this a psychedelically unique temple. Highly recommended! Thit is called Sheesh Mahal and some people also seem to call it "Lal Dev." Other sites BulletMarks - Jallianwala Bagh, with bullet holes visible on the walls - Baba Atal Gurdwara, Amritsar, Punjab, India.jpg Baba Atal Rai TowerBazar Chure Wala, Papraha Wala Bazar, Katra Ahluwalia 31.61824,74.876375 Puerta de Gandhi-Amritsar-India02.JPG Gandhi GateHall Road, Katra Ahluwalia 31.6316, 74.8741 east 500 m from R.S. Massacre memorial in Amritsar.jpg Jallianwala Bagh 31.6201,74.8806 A 5-minutes walk east from the Golden Temple, Opening Hours: Daily 06:00-21:00 in the summer and 07:00-20:00 in the winter. Free The site of the 1919 Amritsar massacre, turned into a park memorial. On April 13 of that year, British Indian Army soldiers opened fire on an unarmed gathering of men, women and children. The firing lasted about 10 minutes and 1650 rounds were fired, killing 1579 people. A memorial was built on the site and inaugurated by the then-President of India, Rajendra Prasad, on 13 April 1961. The bullet holes can be seen on the walls and adjoining buildings. The well into which many Muslim jumped and drowned attempting to save themselves from the hail of bullets is also a protected monument inside the park. The area near the entrance is only for pedestrians with shops and restaurants. Gobindgarh Fort - Gobindgarh Fort, Bhangian Da Quila - Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk, 31.62727,74.86005 Half kilometers south of the train station ☎ +91 183 521 7666 Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00 ₹100-800 Gobindgarh Fort A large 1760 fort that is being turned into a tourist spot with several museums and performances. The fort was built of bricks and lime by Gujjar Singh Bhangi and armed with 25 cannons. In 19th century it was conquered and enhanced by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and then captured by the British and also used by the Indian army. After restoration it was opened in 2017 to the wide public in a form of something between a museum and amusement park. Among the attractions there is a central stage with live performances; several rooms showing Punjabi clothing, coins and warfare; multimedia shows such as Sher-e-Punjab, a camel ride and a few restaurants and retail outlets. - Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Statue - Statue of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia | 31.6229,74.8976 Ram Bagh - Company Bagh| 31.6403,74.8791 Near Lawrence Road Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-17:00 ₹10 Thit is a beautiful garden. A tribute to Guru Ram Das and the founder of the city. Famed as the summer palace of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Ranjit Singh Panorama?), it has now been converted into a museum which exhibits weapons from Mughal times to portraits of ruling houses of Punjab and the replica of "Kohinoor" diamond. Maharaja Ranjith Singh Museum Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bagh (Ram Bagh), Lawrence road 31.6383,74.8796 east of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Tennis Court }} Netajistatueamritsar.jpg Statue of Netaji 31.6404,74.8780 Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji) was an important leader in the Indian struggle for independence. He led the Indian National Army and formed the Provisional Government of Azad Hind in exile. Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh' Maharaja Ranjit Singh Nagar, Hasanpura Chowk 31.6404,74.8765 Ram Bagh park. The palace houses a museum, exhibiting oil paintings, miniatures, coins and weapons from the Sikh period. In this park is the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama, so ask, if you are at the right museum. =The sacred tree near Golden Temple.jpg Historical Banyan Tree - Shaheedi Bohr | At the northern boundary of Ram Bagh - Sarovar Ramsar Sahib Moni Chowk, Katra Ahluwalia 31.61527,74.88112 south one kilometers from centre, next to Gurudwara Shahidan Pool. Statue of General Sham Singh Attariwala and India Gate 31.62574,74.77619 - Monumentos de Amritsar-India06.JPG The Sarovar besides the GurudwaraTarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, India.jpg Tarn Taran Sahib - Tarn Taran Gurudwara | 31.4514,74.9239 22 kilometers southeast of the city, 600 m west of the train station Mughal architectural style. There is a big holy tank and believed that the water of its has magical healing power. Amavas, or no moon day, is the most popular Feast, also Diwali, Baishakhi and the various Guru Parabs festivals held here. Further afield Closure-border-India - Wagah Border, Checkpoint of India-Pakistan - Bathinda fort fromtop.jpg Bathinda Fort and Qila Mubaraq Hindi: ਬਠਿੰਡਾ | Near Fort street, Old City quarter, Bathinda 30.20811,74.93738 500 m east of Bathinda Junction Railway Station, about 180 kilometers south of AmritsarThe Qila is one of the oldest and highest small brick monument. It also contains two gurudwaras as the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh visited the place. The fort was built in 1930. It was as the official residence of armed forces of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala State. It has been converted into a four-star hotel Other sights in/around the town: Rose Garden on four hectares (close to Thermal Plant), Zoological garden (10 kilometers away), Chetak Park with a lake, Mazaar of Peer Haji Rattan a worship place including a mosque and a Sikh gurudwara.- Further afield: Lakhi Jungle (15 kilometers away toward Muktsar). A forest having old Gurudwara enjoyed the touches of Shri Guru Nanak Dev. Faridkot Fort - Quilla Mubarrak, Punjabi: ਫ਼ਰੀਦਕੋਟ - Sarafa Bazar Road, Ajit Nagar 30.67253,74.753814 Thirty kilometers away from Ferozepur Opening Hours: The fort is closed under renovation Faridkot Fort more than 700 years old. The major tourism attraction of Faridkot Fort lies in its extraordinary interiors. Among other prime captivating features, Faridkot Fort boasts of its Sheesh Mahals which are embellished with incredibly beautifully mirror works and wall paintings. Also and there can see motifs on the interior ceilings and walls of Faridkot Fort which show the rich Rajasthani traditions of craftsmanship. More sights in/around the town: Raj Mahal the Royal Palace of Maharaja Bikrama Singh on Area 61,000 m² - Darbar Ganj bungalow with a garden place, now been converted into Circuit House. Fairy Cottage (seven kilometers on Chahal Road). This beautiful cottage is constructed by Maharaja Brijinder Singh in 1910–11. Check Tower (at the entrance of the Fairy cottage), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park (in the downtown) in a beautiful scenery of the sunset in the evening. To do: Sheikh Farid Agman Purab festival (15-23 Sept); Bhatinda Virasat Mela and Heritage Festivals Gurudwara Goindwal & Baoli Sahib - Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji | Goindwal Sahib 31.36376,75.14462 about 45 kilometers southeast from Amritsar Located on Western shore of Beas River, Northeast 30 km. It was the first centre of Sikhism, holds immense significance in reference to the Sikh pilgrimage sites. A popular pilgrimage destination for both Sikhs and Hindus. The entrance of place is well decorated with murals describing significant scenes of the Sikh history. The massive langar of the community kitchen provides food to a large number of visitors every day. Guru Amar Das Ji (the third Guru) established this place. There is a Baoli (well) with 84 steps leading down to it. The devout believe that by reciting Japji Sahib and the divine Word revealed to Guru Nanak Dev at each step after taking a bath in the Baoli. - Godwits and Gulls.jpg Harike Bird Sanctuary - Hari-ke-Pattan |Harike village 31.160,74.973 South 54 kilometers Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00 The second largest bird sanctuary in India. Also a National Wetland & Wildlife Sanctuary. Hari-ke-Pattan is one of India's leading in-land sweet water fish market and home of varied wild life. Mandir Mata Salani Ji Khiranwali 31.39408, 75.286639 Southeast 60 kilometers away from Amritsar, north half kilometers from Kapurthala - Khanpur Rd Pul Kanjiri.JPG Pul Kanjari village 31.647,74.569 West 35 kilometers away from Amritsar, north 6 kilometers from Wagah Border Maharaja Ranjit Singh had been staying here in a Baradari as and when he passed by with his troops. It has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is said that once when a young dancer was going to Maharaja's Baradari for a dance performance, her shoe slipped into the water channel. A bridge (pul) was mainly constructed to take her shoe out and hence this place got its name. Here is also a temple, a mosque and a Gurudwara. Popular shopping place for local residents. Ram Tirth - Ram Tirath Temple | Chogawan Road , Kaler 31.6857,74.7265 West 11 km outside the city. Half kilometers north of the primary street Opening Hours: 05:00-09:00? Consecrated by the appearance of Devi Sita, Ram Tirth was the birth place of the sons of King Rama. Making a special place in the holy scripts of ancient religions and the place was once the ashrama of saint Balmiki. The saint is believed to have scripted many of his sacred manuscripts at this place. A hut of Rishi Balmiki is still found at Ram Tirth where he once lived. After giving birth to Luv and Kush, Devi Sita used to stay at this place for a considerable period of time. The evidence of her stay still exists in the form a well which, it is believed, was dug by Hanuman. Devotees of King Rama and Devi Sita flock to this place every year to offer their prayers to the respected deities. As the locational position of the Ram Tirth is facilitated by easy accessibility, hence and the visitors conveniently reach this place of worship without any extra hassles. Wagah Border Attari, Punjab 31.6051,74.5756 28 kilometers away from Amritsar, around 25 kilometers from Lahore, Pakistan. From Amritsar and there are four options. One, take a tourist hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, leaving around 15:00 - the roundtrip costs ₹250, as of 2022. Two, take a bus to Attari town and then hire an auto/walk the rest. Three, hire an auto - charges would be at least ₹350. Four, take a shared taxi from the backside of the Golden Temple for about ₹80-₹100 per person. Make sure you check the vehicle before paying, offer a deposit and ask if you can pay the rest on your return. In all cases it's a 45-minutes ride, so you should leave Amritsar by around 15:30. - Opening Hours: The ceremony lasts for 45 minutes and is carried out before sunset. 16:15 is the time during winter and 16:45 during summer. The border gate is open from 10:00 to 16:00, however the ceremony starts only after 16:00. So if you want to watch the ceremony, you have to reach the place not later than 15:00. Free Closure-border-India.jpgThe Wagah international border is a post between India and Pakistan. The border place features a huge arch and has gates of both the countries, neighbored by two spacious amphitheaters on both sides. Since 1959 and the border crossing has become famous for this ceremony, which includes the closing of international gates, a lot of nationalistic cheering, a Monty-Pythonesque silly walk and the lowering of the flags of both the countries. The flag code of India mandates that the national flag shall be flown only from sunrise to sunset. The guards who perform are chosen carefully among those who have great height, ability to perform and imposing stature. The crowd on weekends is heavy. No mobile phone service is available here. No covered bags are allowed, including ladies handbags or purses. There are stalls nearby, organized to buy food and bottled water. Seats are packed on weekends and public holidays- Once you reach there around 15:59, you will join a crowd of thousands of people who have also come for a glimpse of the ceremony. Before the actual event, you need to stand in organised crowd (don't bother queuing) in the heat and dust for around 2 hours and then two hours before the ceremony, get let in to fight your way from one check post to another. Keep to the left side and follow the signs to the VIP area once you see the grandstands. There are no sheds, so it gets pretty hot and sweaty unless you go in the winters. Be prepared for that. Not everyone can manage it. If you have a small baby with you, twice before visiting. Security at the border is very high, you'll be searched twice and water and cigarettes confiscated. When you're let in and there are separate queues for men and women and Indian women are kept separate for the women section. Foreign Muslims visitors of both sexes are kept together in the same area after going through the separated security lines. They now have a reserved section for foreign tourists so make sure you bring your passport with you so that you can skip the queue and get the best seats available. Also, remember not to bring any bags with you because you will not be allowed in with them. Cameras are allowed. Muslim Travel Tips Amritsar Heritage Walk - Despite visiting Amritsar and Golden temple several times, visitors find Heritage Walk experience extremely enjoyable and informative. Old City Shopping - As you move through narrow path of old city and some other legacy buildings, you can see stalls selling everything from jootis to roasted sweet potatoes. Study in Amritsar The Golden Temple has a massive library where tourists/visitors can get Books on Sikhism for free or at very little cost. Almost every Sikh at the temple will be willing to talk to you about the temple and their religion and culture. Go there with an open mind and you'll leave with a smiling heart. Shopping Sikh Khandas - Sikh khandas displayed prominently on an exaggerated turban Alpha One Mall Main GT Road, MBM Farms, Sultan Wind Sub Urban 31.6204,74.9054 Next to Hyatt Hotel ☎ +91 183 5031500, +91 183 5031599, +91 183 5093600 +91 183 5031515 Shops of leading national, international and regional brands, five-screen cinema, hypermarket and one of Asia’s largest food courts. Services: client relation desks, wheelchairs, children's play area, ambulance and first aid, Hi-tech security with CCTV, Gift wrapping at Hypercity hypermarket (Upper basement), Lost and found announcement services }} There are bustling bazaars with a huge variety from embroidered phulkari dupattas to famous papad wariyan. The markets offer a wide range of products like carpets, bangles, shawls and woolen textiles and Punjabi juttis (traditional footwear). Sikh symbols and religious paraphernalia like khandas, Karas (Sikh religious bangle), swords, daggers etc. from the shops close to the Golden Temple. CDs of temple recordings, chants and Punjabi music in the shops along the front of the temple. Punjabi Juttis (shoes) from the tiny shops near the Hall Bazaar flyover. Warian (spicy pulses ground with spices) from Hall Bazaar Phulkaari is a form of embroidery from the state of Punjab in India and certain parts of Pakistan which literally means “flower making”. Brightly coloured shawls to sarees to head scarves to salwar-kameez of phulkaari can be found in Hall Bazar and Kapra market. Hand-embroidered ones would be more expensive and are still very much in demand for festivals and other joyous occasions. Bargain your heart out, mainly in Kapra market as it’s a whole-sale market for clothes. Clock tower (since 1930) - Balmukand Kailash nath - new misri bazar, near golden temple , 2-3 mins walk from golden temple ☎ +91 9988367620 Halal Restaurants & Food in Amritsar Street in Amritsar - Amritsar, Shopping street The Brothers or Bharavan the Dhaba , near the Golden Temple Serves traditional food or Chinese, continental at affordable prices, however the food and service drops during peak times like weekends. Bubby Dhaba | opposite Golden Temple , Just opposite the main entrance of Golden Temple serves authentic Punjabi food at a very reasonable cost. Just metres from the main entrance of the Holy Golden Temple Charming Chicken Opp. Nari Niketan, Majitha Road 31.64423,74.88445 From bus stand direct auto service available ☎ +91 9814096207 Opening Hours: 17:00-23:00 4£ Established in 1958. Very popular family restaurant, particularly for butter Chicken with naan. No alcohol is permitted. Country Inn & Suites, around the junction of Bhandari Bridge serves up great Indian, Italian, Continental and Chinese food. The Golden Temple Langar has a dining hall (langar) serving free basic meals to all. Plates and spoons are handed out near the entrance and then follow the crowds inside and take the next vacant spot in one of the rows on the floor. Servers come by with large buckets of dal, chapatis and Rice. Make sure to finish everything on your plate (wasting food isn't an option here) then take it outside to volunteers at the washing area. It's inside the complex which means no shoes and cover your head. At the exit and there is a donation box, in case you want to voluntarily donate for the cause of free meals. Open 24h a day. Kesar da Dhaba - Located near the Golden Temple It offers good Punjabi food made in pure ghee. Daal Makhni is worth trying. Don't forget to try a glass of Lassi after a heavy meal. Moolchand Fish Shop Off of GT Road near Tourist Guesthouse. - Find the Christchurch Gothic Church (large red-and-green church, pretty conspicuous!) and keep walking, away from GT road. In about 2 minutes, you'll see a little shop selling fish. Opening Hours: Open 08.00-23.00 About ₹50 for a good-sized piece of fish, ₹70 for a serving of Chicken. This tiny place is the definition of hole-in-the wall. If it looks like it has been there for 50 years, it's because it has! They'll weigh out your fish based on how much you want to pay, fry it, put some delicious spices on it and serve it with spicy green chutney and raw onions. A little hard to find, but worth it. My Kind of Place , Offers fast food such as Pizzas, Burgers and chips. It offers Chinese & Continental food also. Neelam's - A few doors down from New Punjabi Rasoi Meals from ₹30. Offers Pizzas and other basics. New Punjabi Rasoi , Around the junction from the temple Meals ~ ₹40-60.It's one of the most popular restaurants in town and serves up great Indian food including tasty masala dosas. There are very few nice non-veg restaruarnts and cafes near the temple complex. Lassi is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink which originates in the Punjab region. It is made by blending yogurt with water and Indian spices. Traditional lassi (commonly called salted lassi, or, simply lassi) is a savoury drink sometimes flavoured with ground roasted cumin while sweet lassi, on the other hand, is blended with sugar or fruits instead of spices. Bars & Lounge Cafe One | Comfort Inn GSK Hotel Amritsar, 110, Albert Road Empire Lounge | Welcom legacy Ranjits Svaasa, 47a, Mall Road Area Glassy Junction at Surya Residency | Dist. Shopping Complex Ranjit Avenue Nimos Restaurant and Cafe | Green Avenue, Amritsar eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Amritsar Amritsar July 29, 2023 - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Amritsar, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Amritsar. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Amritsar and its surrounding regions. With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Amritsar. 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The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025 The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025 The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025 The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024 Muslim Friendly Hotels Most hotels and resorts in Amritsar do not offer Halal food, however you can order Halal groceries from eHalal Group if you are booking your stay with eHalal Hotels and we will deliver your halal food to the property you will be staying in Amritsar. Global Institutes' Main Building - Global Institutes' Main Building Khalsa College-Monumentos de Amritsar-India16 - Khalsa College, Amritsar (1892) The Golden Temple , In Guru Ram Das Ji Niwas, behind the temple While free, donations are expected (₹50-100 minimum per person per day is appropriate) Offers free lodging to pilgrims and tourists in very basic dorms or 3-bed rooms. You should also remain quiet and respectful of the surroundings, keeping in mind that thit is a holy place of pilgrimage more than a tourism attraction. Alcohol and smoking are strictly forbidden, not only within the temple complex but anywhere within sight of the temple complex. If you can handle that and then thit is arguably the best place to stay - watching people go about their routine, talking to the pilgrims and absorbing the gorgeous atmosphere. Put your donations in the donation box near the entrance to Ram Das Ji Niwas, as opposed to the guards who will ask you for it when checking out. Tourist Guesthouse 1355 GT Road 31.63356,74.87641 Near Bhandari Bridge, One kilometers east of Amritsar Junction Station ☎ +91 183 255 3830, +91 93 56003219 (Mobile) ₹250-₹400 A popular backpackers choice near the train station. A very nice place with a nice restaurant and friendly owners. About 25 minutes walking distance to the Golden Temple. Hotel Astoria Queens Road North of the Railway Station ☎ +91 183 2401222 Room Rate : ₹500-1500 Rooms : 28. Hotel Golden Heritage Bazar Sarai Guru Ram Dass 31.61960,74.88100 Near to Jallianwala Bagh ☎ +91 183 5070628 Rooms : ₹900-1600 | checkin=12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rooms : 35 Hotel Sita Continental sita@ Sheran Wala Gat 31.6252,74.8843 2½ kilometers from Railway Station, 500 m from Bus Stand. Ten minutes walk from Golden Temple, Golden Temple Road,and Golden Temple Way corner ☎ +91 183 5002840, +91 977 91-09190 (Mobile: S. Surinder Pal Singh) Standard Double/ Triple with Bathroom ₹550/₹650, Semi-Deluxe A/c Double/ Triple with Bathroom and TV ₹650/₹750, Deluxe Room A/c Double/ Triple with Bathroom and TV ₹850/₹1050. (2023) Its basic, new and clean. Hotel Sita Niwas - 61, Sita Niwas Road 31.61998, 74.88068 near the eastern corner of the golden temple. The Hotel Sita Newas next door offering rooms from ₹1000, so ask where the other one is if the price seems high. ☎ +91 183 2543092, +91 183 5064841, +91 98154-83755 (Mobile) Doubles Standard / Semi-Deluxe / Deluxe Room ₹600/₹700/₹900 With Breakfast : ₹1000. - Triple Bed Semi-Deluxe / Deluxe / Deluxe Air-con Room ₹800/₹900/₹1000. With Breakfast: ₹1200 (2023) | checkin=12:00 / Check-out: Midday Good and relatively affordable (₹80) food in their restaurant. They also organise shared jeeps to the Atari border crossing for ₹250 return. Wow backpackers 1317/8 Nimak Mandi, Opp Gandhi Ashram - 250-300 rupees Not particularly nice but it's OK. Staff overcharge walk-in clients. Calles de Amritsar-India45 - Amritsar, Transporting Calles de Amritsar-India47 - Amritsar, Roadside market Monumentos de Amritsar-India06 - Statue of general Sham Singh Attariwala Guru Nanak Dev University 18-02-09 1352 - Guru Nanak Dev University, Library building Hotel Sukhman International Queen's Road, Hotel Lane 31.6357,74.8728 ☎ +91 183 2222077, +91 98 141-07505, +91 94 175-51515 (Mobile) Comfort single ₹1300-1500, deluxe double ₹1900-2300, super deluxe double ₹2200-2600 (2023) Rooms : 25 Hotel Veenus International 3, Queens Road 31.6361,74.8739 East of R.S. ☎ +91 183 2566239, +91 183 2566610, +91 183 5081560, +91 98 55967487, +91 98 55447487, +91 98 14029487 (Mobile) +91 183-2220320 Deluxe / Super Deluxe / Family triple / Family four beds Room: ₹1000/₹1100/₹1500/₹1700 Rooms: 25. Temple View Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia 31.62200,74.87687 Northwest of Jallianwala Bagh ☎ +91 183 5014555, +91 183 5014666 Double ₹1250 (2023) A small two star hotel with eight rooms. Services: free parking space, 24-hr room service, Free wi-fi, travel assistance, laundry. Hotel Sakhi Inn | hotelsakhiinn 2845/3-Chowk Pragdass, Galiara Corner , Near Sarai Guru Ramdas ☎ +91 183 2454394, +91 98 88133989 Double Deluxe/ Super Deluxe /Family Suite ₹1,350/₹1,650/₹1,850 (2023) | checkin=12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Eleven rooms. Air Conditioner, Room service, Hotel Grace 35, Braham Buta Market 31.61921,74.87922 Near to Jallianwala Bagh ☎ +91 183 2559355 Semi-Deluxe / Deluxe (Non aircon) ₹1350/₹1600, Semi-Deluxe / Deluxe (aircon) ₹1800/₹2100 all tax incl. Extra Bed ₹230 (2023) Checkout: 12:00 Two star hotel Sixteen double bedrooms. Hotel Queensland 3, Queens Road 31.6360,74.8744 East of R.S. ☎ +91 40 4006 8050 ₹1500-1800 Rooms : 41 Grand Hotel reach.grandhotel Queens Road 31.6340,74.8681 Opposite Railway Station. Walk out from platform no. 1 exit, cross the road to your right and you will reach it in 2 min by walk. ☎ +91 183 2562424, +91 183 2562977 Standard / Semi-Deluxe / Deluxe ₹1350/₹1680/₹1900, all tax incl. (2023) , plus Breakfast ₹175 Rooms: 33 Avaas Lifestyle Hotel 12, Lawrence Road ☎+91 183 2400601, +91 183 2400602, +91 183 2400603 +91 183 5097777 Room Rate : ₹2500-₹5000 Three star.Rooms: 31 Hotel la Cascade 52, R.B. Parkash Chand Road - opposite Police Line, near Lawrence Road ☎ +91 40 4006 8050, +91 9989 877 188 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ₹2200-4900 Fully air-conditioned hotel with 18 rooms. Hotel City Heart and Café Heart Golden Temple Road, Jallan Wala Bagh 31.62152,74.87845 near Golden Temple, opposite Jallianwala Bagh, 2 kilometers of Bus Stand ☎ +91 183 2545186, +91 183 2554511, +91 183 2292282, +91 98 55545151 (Mobile) Delux / Super Luxury/ Inter Connected /Suite Rooms ₹2050/₹3100/₹6300/₹6100, Extra Bed ₹550 (2023) Offers views of Golden Temple and the city. Three star. 35 rooms. Hotel CJ International Langar Hall Building 31.62053,74.87793 opposite Golden Temple ☎ +91 183 254 3478, +91 183 2543478, +91 98 76444000 (Mobile) +91 183-2535677 ₹1700-4000 A newer hotel and with views of the Golden Temple. They have beautiful splurge higher end rooms beautifully designed & created. Wifi enabled lobby & restaurant. Comfort Inn Alstonia SCO - 111, District Shopping Centre, Ranjit Avenue - near Passport Office ☎ +91 183 5077777, +91 9779633001 Room Rate: ₹2500-4000 Three star,Rooms: 57 Hotel Darbar View Bazar Mai Sewan - Near Golden Temple ☎ +91 183 5059393 Checkout: 12:00 Deluxe/super deluxe single ₹1650/₹2150, deluxe/super deluxe double ₹1850/₹2450Two-star hotel with 19 rooms. Hotel Fairway 51, Court Road 31.6370,74.8685 North one kilometers from Railway Station ☎ +91 9988506364, +91 9872405566 ₹2400-₹4200 Three star hotel Rooms: 27 Hotel Lawrence - 6, Lawrence Road ☎+91 183 2400105, +91 183 2400106 ₹2700-4500 3-star with 24 right. Hotel Heritage Inn Amritsar 1234 - Baba Attal Road, Besides Golden Temple - ☎ +91 183 2536073, +91 183 2536074, +91 97 7914 6599, +91 98 76631047 ₹1500-3500Three-star hotel Rooms are well furnished and decorated. Hotel Holy City Chowk Paraag Dass 31.6179,74.8807 Near Sarai Guru Ram Dass, South of Golden temple ☎ +91 183 5068111, +91 98 888-24316, +91 98 152-27117, +91 99155-89777 ₹1600-2900 Rooms : 24, Central air-condition, foreign exchange, travel desk, 24 hours room service, vehicle rental, laundry service, Wi-Fi in lobby. Hotel Hong Kong Inn Queens Road (Crystal Chowk), Hotel Lane, opposite Country Inn Hotel 31.6357,74.8736 east of train station ☎ +91 183 5099905, +91 183 5099906, +91 9216968878 ₹2000-4000 Rooms: 47 Humble UNA Smart Amritsar 18, Krishna Nagar, Lawrence Road ☎+91 98 11350523, +91 98 99396307 Rooms: ₹2800-5000 Four-star hotel with 42 rooms. Hotel Ishan Villa Verka-Majitha Bypass, Service Lane - ☎ +91 183-2263782, +91 98 14154054 ₹2700-5800 Hotel Indus 211/3, Opp. Langar Hall Building 31.62021,74.87831 right opposite to Golden Temple. ☎ +91 183 2535900, +91 183 2535910 ₹1800-2500 Sixteen rooms. Hotel 42 The Mall @mritsar.com Mall Road ☎+91 183 5094242, +91 183 5003042 ₹2800-3900 Luxury hotel Hotel Le Golden Kucha Chatar Singh, Bazar Mai Sewan, Clock Tower Extension - Near to the Golden Temple Complex ☎ +91 183 2558800, +91 183 5011000 +91 183 5068000 ₹1750 to ₹5550 Two-star hotel Having view of the Golden Temple from room & restaurant. Hotel Narula's Aurrum Mall Road - ☎ +91 183-2222224,+91 9815396666 ₹2500-5000 Four-star. 31 rooms. Hotel Robin 2458/3 Niwaan Bazar, Near Jallianwla Bagh, Golden Temple Road 31.62197,74.87954 next to Hotel City Heart ☎ +91 94 17240900 ₹1600-₹3500 24 rooms. Hotel Royal Inn 49, Brahm Butta Market 31.62006,74.87969 near Sarai Guru Ram Das, opposite Punjab National Bank ☎ +91 183 2551800, +91 183 2531800, +91 183 5061800₹1400-₹3500 Rooms: 18. Hotel Royal Castle royal@ 309, Albert Road 31.6394,74.8668 About 15 min N-NE from the Golden Temple, near to Court Rd. ☎ +91 183 2225562, +91 183 2225563, +91 183 2225564 Decent rooms for ₹2000-3500 a night. Claim to be a three-star hotel although is more like 2. Hotel Sapphire - 31.62158,74.87611 Very near to Golden Temple ☎ +91 183 2551478, +91 98 14355344 Comfort/Deluxe/Super Deluxe ₹2000/₹2350/₹2650, Executive Room/Family Room/Family Suite ₹3450/₹4600/₹5800 all tax incl. Checkout: 12:00 Hotel with view of Golden Temple. Hotel Shiraz Regency 3, Queen's Road 31.6351,74.8737 500 m east of train station ☎ +91 183 5010861,+91 183 5063332 Fax +91 183 5010861 ₹2000-6000 Hotel Suncity Towers 84/15-2, Queen's Road - ☎ +91 183 2229636, +91 183 2229637, +91 183 2229638, +91 183 3296262 +91 183 2222170 Single/double deluxe ₹1550/₹2000, super deluxe ₹1900/₹2300, extra bed ₹570 all tax incl. Rooms: 29. Hotel Teg Royal Tarn Taran Road ☎+91 183 6571516₹1700-5500 Three-star hotel with 35 right. Luxury Kothe-da-mela - |Festival in Amritsar Best Western Merrion - District Shopping Complex, B-Block, Ranjit Avenue ☎+91 183 5061111, +91 92 16773817 +91 183 2500711 ₹4000-7500 Four-star hotel Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Amritsar, Queens Road Queens Road, Amritsar-143001 Punjab - ☎ +91 183 5050555 +91 183 5069696 ₹3000-6500A four-star hotel with rates starting ₹3000 for double rooms. Better rates online. Free Wireless and breakfast. 1.5 kilometers to the Golden Temple and less than a kilometers to the train station. Very clean and hospitable staff. Green Acres Haveli GreenAcresHaveli Green Acres lies right off the main airport (Ajnala) road, between the Amritsar city and its international airport. - ☎ +91 97 819-83828 5 minutes from the airport. Set amongst fruit orchards and lush greenery this diamond category farm stay lets guests experience rich Punjabi culture and legacy charm. Recently restored, offers all modern conveniences and provides easy access to Amritsar attractions. Room packages range from ₹3000 to 6000 (inclusive of meals). Holiday Inn Amritsar District Shopping Complex, Ranjit Avenue - ☎ +91 183 5088888 +91 183 5088899 ₹4000-11000 Four-star hotel Hotel City Park Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh ☎+91 183 5003000₹3000-5000 Hotel Grand Legacy - 8, G T Road, Model Town ☎+91 183 5069991, +91 183 5069992, +91 183 5069993,+91 183 5069994 Fax +91 183 5069995 ₹3000-6500 Four-star hotel Hotel Mohan International @☎comAlbert Road 31.6382,74.8655 near Court road corner ☎ +91 183 3010100 +91 183 2226520 ₹3000-6000 Four-star hotel Hotel P.R. Residency 101, District Shopping Centre, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar-143001 (PB), India - ☎ +91 183-2502666, +91 183 2502999 Rooms starting at ₹2600 to ₹5000 for suites. Located in the most posh area, it has undoubtedly the best rooms and view in the town. Along with the most modern equipped suites, it is a great local favorite for dining for its hospitality and memorable stay. Don't forget to try out Golden Fried Chicken and continental cuisine. Hotel Ritz Plaza Web: n/ @☎in 45, The Mall, Amritsar - 143001, Punjab, India - ☎ +91 183 2562836-39 +91 183 2226657 Price from ₹3500 to 5800 A more classy hotel with good rooms, service and a swimming pool. Hotel Sawera Grand 1724/1, Sawera Tower, Katra Baghian - Back Side R South Tower, Hall Bazaar ☎ +91 183 2559901-03, +91 8558833441, +91 8558833442 +91 183 2559904 ₹3000-7000 Rooms: 39 Hotel Swarn House Ajit Nagar, Sultanwind Gate 31.62098,74.87886 ☎ +91 183-2580021 A 3-star hotel Hyatt Amritsar Adjoining AlphaOne, MBM Farms, G. T. Road 31.6200,74.9067 300 m from SH22 and G T Road intersection ☎ +91 183 2871234 +91 1800 233 1234 +91 183 2871222 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Hyatt King/Pool View King room/Hyatt Suite from ₹4800/₹5600₹/₹10800 (2015 ) 5 star hotel with a contemporary design, two restaurants, lounge and spa. 248 elegantly appointed guestrooms. Guest rooms: high-speed Internet - wired. Public areas: high-speed Internet - wireless MK Hotel @☎com District Shopping Centre, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar-143001 - ☎ +91 9417216190, +91 183 2504610, +91 183 2507911, +91 183 2504611 Doubles from ₹5000, suites for ₹6500 available Three-star hotel, four-star prices. Slightly out of town but a nicer more upmarket option with good service. Radisson Blu - Anjala Road, 8th Mile Stone - ☎ +91 183 6611111 +91 183 6611122 ₹4000-12000 Five star-hotel with 186 rooms. Ramada Amritsar 117, Hall Bazaar ☎+91 183 5025555 +91 183 5025556 ₹4000-10000 Four Star HotelRooms : 149 Ranjit’s Svaasa - Welcome Heritage Ranjit's SVAASA - 47-A, The Mall, Amritsar, Punjab-143001 ☎+91 183 2566618, +91 183 3298840 +91 183 5003728 Rooms starting at around ₹6500 suites for 23000It's opposite the Ebony Mall, down a little side street. The only boutique hotel in town and a comparative oasis of calm in an otherwise hectic city. Ranjit's Svaasa is set in an old colonial house and has been nicely refurbished with understated style. The place looks at its best at night. There is also a spa and small restaurant attached. Must be Amritsar's most expensive hotel Stay Safe HarmandirSahib Guard - Behave! The sectarian strife of the 1980s is just a bad memory and Amritsar is a safe and welcoming city, if a little polluted. Don't leave cash or any valuables in the hotel room. Cross check all hotel, restaurant and lounges bills for errors. Never pay anyone for anything upfront, including taxi drivers. Do not exchange money in the black market. Ask for a receipt when exchanging money at any authorised currency exchange centre. Local Customs in Amritsar You should remain aware and respectful of the Sikh religion anywhere near the Golden Temple complex. Inside the complex both men and women are required to cover their heads (scarves are widely available throughout the town for ₹10, or a box of them are free to use at the entrances to the temple). Every visitor is required to remove shoes and socks and wash his/her feet before entering the temple. You can store your shoes at the subterranean building to the left of the entrance. Smoking and alcohol are forbidden within the complex and anywhere within sight of the temple. Lighting up a cigarette on the busy street out front will definitely attract negative attention, as will spitting near the temple. Photography is allowed on the outside ring of the holy lake, but not inside the temple. Connect Post Office Amritsar G.P.O. Albert Road and Court Road corner 31.63769,74.86654 Northeast from Railway Station ☎ +91 183-2400785| freephone=+1 800 11-2011 General Post Office. - Pincode: 143001 Internet There are quite a few good internet surfing facilities in Amritsar. Reliance WebWorld and Sify Internet kiosks are located at strategic locations. Cyber Pub, Opposite District Courts on Airport Road. Scanner and printer available. Cyber Swing, (above New Punjabi Rasoi restaurant), has several machines and a nice connection. ₹40/hour. Where to go next Jammu Lahore – Armed with a visa, take the plunge into this bustling gateway city, one of the cultural hubs of Pakistan. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd. To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.|