A memorial at the site serves at a stark reminder of the dark chapter in history. One can still see the bullet marks on the walls. Best time to visit: Early morning Reasonable time to be spent: 30 to 45 minutes Tips: Entry is free. Foodgasms come guranteed in Amritsar! Walk around the narrow by-lanes of the old city and feast on kulchas, kachoris, parathas, lassi and butter chicken! A food walking tour is a great idea, check Foodtrailsindia and Jugaadus.
What to pick up from the bazars of Amritsar? First, buy a pair or two of colorful Punjabi juttis from the shops near the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Then, head to Katra Jaimal Singh Market to pick up phulkari flower embroidery sarees and dupattas. Tips: Do not hesitate to bargain at the bazars. After a few days at Amritsar, you can extend your holiday and visit the scenic hill stations near Amritsar.
Your options include Khajjar km , Dharamsala km , Dalhousie km and Jammu km. Plan to spend at least three days in Amritsar. The best time to visit Amritsar are the winter months. It gets extremely hot in the summer months. Alternatively, you can also fly to Delhi or Chandigarh, and drive down to Amritsar. Well we'd love it if you left us a review.
After spending some time enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the temple, you can head straight to the langar or the community kitchen where thousands are fed every day.
Have a delicious meal here — this is something you can experience only in Amritsar. The area in and around the Golden Temple complex is dotted with many other attractions including historical sites and religious spots. Take a leisurely walk around the temple to explore some of these attractions before you head off to Jallianwala Bagh, another must-visit historical place in Amritsar.
When in Amritsar, you must act like a local and tuck in a filling lunch comprising of Punjabi delicacies like freshly prepared kulchas and a large glass of lassi. You will find many restaurants and eateries near the Golden Temple complex where you can suffice your taste buds with an authentic Punjabi fare.
Now, proceed to the Durgiana Temple, located a short distance away. Durgiana Temple 2 Days Itinerary Amritsar. Also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, this 16 th -century shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga features a pair of intricately carved silver doors. The Beating Retreat and Change of Guard ceremony held here every evening offers a visual treat and draws hundreds of visitors.
Make sure to reach the border at least an hour before the ceremony to get a seat. Once the ceremony is over, drive away your hunger pangs by digging into some authentic dishes from Amritsari and Lahori cuisines at the Sarhad Restaurant, located about 2 km from the border.
As we have nothing else planned for the day, you can head back to the city and retire to your hotel room. You can have your dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant. Begin your second day with a visit to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, a top tourist attraction in Amritsar.
Housed in one of the summer palaces of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, this museum offers a glimpse into the life and times of the great ruler through a rich collection of artifacts and archival records from his court. Your next stop is the Gobindgarh Fort, where you can experience a rich blend of history, heritage, and fun. Gobindgarh Fort is not just a historical structure; it also serves as a live heritage museum. After you pay your respects, make sure you visit the langar area where community meals are offered to anyone who visits the temple.
The langar is one of the largest in the country and by some estimates serves anywhere between 50, to , people every day. The Jallianwala Bagh is around one km from the Golden Temple. It is known for the infamous massacre of April Several of the walls continue to have the bullet marks on them, a grim reminder of the gory massacre. Just a minute away from the Jallianwala Bagh is the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Palace which was converted into a museum the year Amritsar celebrated years of existence.
Right outside the Jallianwala Bagh, bus and car services offer rides all the way to the Wagah Border.
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