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Jalandharਜਲੰਧਰ
Give Jalandhar one night as a food and shopping stop between Amritsar and Delhi, or skip it: the sights are thin and the airport is 100 km (62 mi) away in Amritsar.Give Jalandhar one night as a food and shopping stop between Amritsar and Delhi, or skip it: the sights are thin and the airport is 62 mi (100 km) away in Amritsar.
Jalandhar is Punjab's third-largest city and its sports-goods and leather workshops, but it keeps almost nothing of its old Buddhist and Mughal past. Travellers come for Punjabi food, jutis and jewellery, and use it as a rail and road junction on the Amritsar–Delhi corridor. Two nights is the ceiling; most people do one.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jun (39–41 °C (102–106 °F)), Jul–Aug monsoonavoid May–Jun (102–106 °F (39–41 °C)), Jul–Aug monsoon
- Airport
- ATQ
- Nights
- 1–2
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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Jalandhar112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jalandhar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyJalandhar is a normal Indian city for visitors: petty theft is rare, but heat, traffic and unagreed rickshaw fares are the real problems.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 100 police · 108 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International, Amritsar (About 100 km (62 mi) and 90 min by road; no rail link to the airport, book a taxi in advance).ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International, Amritsar (About 62 mi (100 km) and 90 min by road; no rail link to the airport, book a taxi in advance).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the centre for short hops; agree the fare first or ask for the meter.
Cost cheat-sheet
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 bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
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.
- Airports
- ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International, Amritsar (About 100 km (62 mi) and 90 min by road; no rail link to the airport, book a taxi in advance)ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International, Amritsar (About 62 mi (100 km) and 90 min by road; no rail link to the airport, book a taxi in advance)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jun
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Aug (12 rain days), driest Oct (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jalandhar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
May
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the centre for short hops; agree the fare first or ask for the meter. City buses are cheap but slow and infrequent. App cabs exist but supply is thin outside Model Town and GT Road. For Nakodar or Kapurthala, hire a car with driver for the day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kapurthala
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train or bus north, about 20 km (12 mi); then auto-rickshaw between the palace and the mosqueTrain or bus north, about 12 mi (20 km); then auto-rickshaw between the palace and the mosque
Half a day for the Jagatjit Palace, Moorish Mosque and gardens.
Nakodar
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or hired car south on NH 344B, about 24 km (15 mi)Bus or hired car south on NH 344B, about 15 mi (24 km)
Mughal-era tombs, the Black and Red Domes; little else and no facilities, so go with a car and driver.
Hoshiarpur
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train or bus east, about 45 km (28 mi)Train or bus east, about 28 mi (45 km)
Doable as a half-day, but only worth it if you are already heading that way.
Amritsar
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Shatabdi or other trains north, about 1.5 h; buses also run
The Golden Temple deserves its own night, not a return trip.
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.
Model Town
Leafy, mid-range hotels and the branded jewellery and café strip; 10–15 min by auto from the rail stations.
GT Road / BMC Chowk
Highway hotels with parking, the Radisson and Country Inn; convenient if you arrive or leave by road.
Near Jalandhar City Junction
Budget guesthouses and dhabas within walking distance of the station; noisy and plain.
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
- Budget
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Taxi Amritsar airport → Jalandhar, one way1 × ₹3,000 · check | ₹3,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw across the centre, per hop1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,500 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,250 per person per day, bed included | ₹16,500≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chana kulcha or aloo paratha at a dhaba | ₹60–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Full Punjabi thali with lassi | ₹250–500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Kulfi or falooda | ₹50–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto-rickshaw across the centreAgree before boarding. | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Amritsar airport → Jalandharcheck | ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Pair of Punjabi jutis | ₹300–1,200 (≈ US$4–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat: May and June reach 39–41 °C (102–106 °F), and monsoon July–August brings 175–224 mm of rain.Summer heat: May and June reach 102–106 °F (39–41 °C), and monsoon July–August brings 175–224 mm of rain.
- Agree auto-rickshaw and cycle-rickshaw fares before you get in; meters are rarely used.
- Private interstate buses may run without valid permits and take longer than state buses.
- The nearest airport is Amritsar, 100 km (62 mi) away, with poor public transport to Jalandhar: pre-book a taxi.The nearest airport is Amritsar, 62 mi (100 km) away, with poor public transport to Jalandhar: pre-book a taxi.
- Street food and dairy sweets are best eaten at busy stalls; ice and unboiled water are the usual stomach risks.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 108
- Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)
- 1363
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Jalandharਜਲੰਧਰ
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ਇਸ ਪਤੇ ਤੇ ਲੈ ਚੱਲੋTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergency services112
- Police100
- Ambulance108
- Tourist helpline (24 h)1363
Embassy
No embassies in Jalandhar; most countries keep embassies in Delhi and consulates in Chandigarh or Amritsar (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amritsar airport → Jalandhar, taxi: ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40), about 90 min (check)
- Jalandhar → Amritsar, Shatabdi chair car: about ₹400–700 (≈ US$5–8), about 1.5 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw across the centre: ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ — Hello / Good day (sat sri akal)
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ — Thank you (dhannvaad)
- ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦਾ ਹੈ? — How much is it? (kinne da hai)
- ਬਹੁਤ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ — Too expensive (bahut mehnga)
- ਟਾਇਲਟ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kitthe hai)
- ਸ਼ਾਕਾਹਾਰੀ ਖਾਣਾ — Vegetarian food, please (shakahari khana)
Gurdwaras expect a covered head and bare feet; shoes come off at the entrance.
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 Jalandhar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Jun (39–41 °C), Jul–Aug monsoon · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ATQ: pre-booked taxi times field-checked, rail fallback via Amritsar, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Model Town, GT Road and BMC Chowk, the two rail stations, Devi Talab.
- Place pages with verified hours (Devi Talab Mandir, Sodal Mandir, Pushpa Gujral Science City) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.