Historical Places in Amritsar

Home to the legendary Sikh shrine Golden Temple, Amritsar is fondly called Ambarsar and will steal your heart with its colourful bazaars, lip-smacking street food, shopping hubs and historical monuments.

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Things To See & Do

Gobindgarh Fort

Gobindgarh Fort

A Magnificent Heritage Site
Popularly known as ‘Bhangian da Killa’, this sprawling mud fortress served as a military preserve earlier and was declared as a historical monument by the Government of Punjab in 1964.

1-2 Hour.

Suggested Time

Bathinda Fort

Bathinda Fort

Punjab’s Oldest Fort
Popularly called Qila Mubarak, this centuries-old majestic fort is perched at a height of about 118 feet in Bathinda, about three hours away from Amritsar.

2-3 Hours

Suggested Time

Partition Museum

Partition Museum

World’s Only Partition Museum
Located in the historic Town Hall, the museum was opened in August 2017 to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of India's partition and houses artefacts and collections narrating the story of partition.

1-2 Hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Amritsar

Winter destination

  • OCT-MAR

    Peak Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • APR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings.
  • Things You'll Love:Exploring sightseeing attractions and attending various festivals.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

1/2

DiwaliOctober/November

Amritsar Sufi FestivalFebruary

BaisakhiMarch/ April

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Flight to Amritsar Airport

1h 10m . One way

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Train to Amritsar

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Golden Sarovar Portico

Golden Sarovar Portico

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Best Western Swaran Amritsar

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Country Inn Premier Amritsar

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More about Historical Places in Amritsar

Here are a few quick facts about Amritsar to make your travel safe and easy. Amritsar is a Pilgrimage destination. The best time to visit Amritsar is October, November, December, January, February and March. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. July, August and September period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings, whereas in off-season, tourists expect extremely hot and dry weather with temperatures reaching as high as 40°C. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is warm and humid days with mild to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. In Amritsar, the festivals of Diwali, Amritsar Sufi Festival, Baisakhi, Guru Purab, Hola Mohalla and Ram Tirth Fair are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of October/November, February, March/ April, November, March and November respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in exploring sightseeing attractions and attending various festivals. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in enjoying hot and delicious food from around the city.

Whilst in Amritsar, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are Golden Temple, Gobindgarh Fort and Jallianwala Bagh.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Amritsar

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Amritsar?

If you are a foodie, Amritsar is the right place for you. Amritsar has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Kesar Da Dhaba, Bharwan Da Dhaba and Bade Bhai Ka Brothers Dhaba.

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Amritsar?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Golden Temple, Gobindgarh Fort, and Jallianwala Bagh when you are in Amritsar to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Amritsar?

In the peak season months October, November, December, January, February and March you will experience pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings wherein around moderate season i.e. July, August and September you will enjoy warm and humid days with mild to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. Whatever that suits your calendar, Amritsar awaits you for a good time.