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Major city · India

Amritsarਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ

Give Amritsar 2 nights: Golden Temple at dawn and after dark, Jallianwala Bagh, then the Wagah border ceremony. Skip it as a day trip from Delhi.

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Amritsar is the spiritual centre of Sikhism and the holiest city for Sikhs, built around the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and its free community kitchen that feeds tens of thousands daily. Most visitors come for the temple, the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh memorial and the Wagah border flag ceremony. Two nights covers it; the city is compact and walkable around the old core.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Jun (40°C (104°F)+), Jul–Aug (monsoon)
Airport
ATQ
Nights
2
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amritsar112 ▾
  • All emergencies112
  • Police100
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline (India)1363

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amritsar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)Jallianwala Bagh memorialWagah border flag ceremonyPunjabi food: kulcha, lassi, Amritsari fish
Airports
ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (Raja Sansi) (About 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the centre; taxi or app cab to the Golden Temple area, 20–30 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest May (39°C (102°F)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Oct (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amritsar: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

18°C (64°F)

4°C (39°F)

3 rd

Feb

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

4 rd

Mar

27°C (81°F)

11°C (52°F)

3 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

May

39°C (102°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Jun

39°C (102°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

9°C (48°F)

1 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

5°C (41°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

E-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are the main way around; a ride within the centre is ₹20–50. The old city around the Golden Temple is best on foot. App cabs (Uber, Ola) work for the airport and longer trips but cannot enter some lanes. Local buses exist but timings are unreliable.

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See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wagah border ceremony

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Taxi or auto-rickshaw from the centre, about 30 km (19 mi) west on the Attari road

Flag-lowering ceremony at sunset; arrival window, ID and bag rules can change — check current official arrangements before you travel.

Tarn Taran Sahib

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Train or bus southeast, about 22 km (14 mi)

Large gurdwara with a holy tank; worth it only if you have a spare half-day.

Pathankotovernight

Door to door: 2.5–3 h

Bus or train north, about 100 km (62 mi)

Gateway to Jammu and Dharamsala; not a return day trip.

Qadian

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Bus or taxi northeast, about 55 km (34 mi)

Historic Ahmadiyya town; check transport before committing.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Golden Temple / old city

Walk to the temple in minutes; lanes are narrow and noisy. Best for a first visit and early-morning darshan.

Lawrence Road / Mall Road

Hotels, restaurants and shops; 10–15 min by auto-rickshaw to the temple. Easier for cars and luggage.

Ranjit Avenue

Quieter, newer hotels and cafés; 20–25 min from the temple. Good for families with a car.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × ₹2,500₹5,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,000₹12,000
Airport taxi to centre, one way1 × ₹550₹550
E-rickshaw ride in the centre2 × ₹30₹60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,920
Trip total≈ ₹5,280 per person per day, bed included₹21,130≈ US$250

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Amritsari kulcha with chole₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2)
Glass of lassi₹40–80 (≈ under US$1)
Thali at a mid-range restaurant₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5)
Auto-rickshaw, 3 kmAgree the fare before you get in.₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Airport taxi to centre₹550–850 (≈ US$7–10)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Amritsar is generally safe for tourists, including solo women, but petty theft and overcharging happen in crowded lanes. The real risks are summer heat, traffic, and touts at the airport and station: agree fares first and keep valuables out of sight.
  • The Golden Temple is free and open 24 h; cover your head and remove shoes before entering — free scarves and shoe storage are usually provided.
  • Expect crowds on weekends and Sikh festivals; go at 04:00–06:00 for the quietest darshan.
  • Touts at the airport and station quote high taxi fares: agree the price or use an app before you get in.
  • Summer heat (May–Jun) regularly tops 40°C (104°F); plan indoor or early-morning sightseeing.
  • Wagah border ceremony: arrival window, photo-ID and bag rules can change — check current official arrangements before you travel.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies
112
Police
100
Ambulance
108
Tourist helpline (India)
1363

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Emergency

  • All emergencies112
  • Police100
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline1363

Embassy

No embassies in Amritsar; most countries have embassies or consulates in New Delhi. Check your embassy's site for the current address.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport → Golden Temple area, taxi: ₹550–850 (≈ US$7–10), 20–30 min
  • Auto-rickshaw, train station → Golden Temple: ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1), 10 min
  • Bus to Wagah border: ₹50 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h

Say or show

  • ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ — Hello / Good day (sat sri akal)
  • ਧੰਨਵਾਦ — Thank you (dhanvaad)
  • ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦਾ ਹੈ? — How much is it? (kinne da hai)
  • ਟਾਇਲਟ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kitthe hai)
  • ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ — Please / Excuse me (kirpa karke)

Head covering and shoe removal are required at the Golden Temple; free scarves and shoe storage are usually provided.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amritsar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Jun (40°C+), Jul–Aug (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for ATQ: prepaid taxi desk vs app cab, last-mile into the old city, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, Gobindgarh Fort, Ram Bagh, Lawrence Road.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Gobindgarh Fort, Durgiana Temple) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Wagah border fixture with arrival window, ID rule and return-transport fallback.

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