7-Day Family Friendly Amritsar Itinerary in June 2023
Day 1: Golden Temple
10 minutes (3.4 km) from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
The holiest shrine in Sikhism, open 24/7, and stunningly beautiful when lit up at night.
Day 2: Jallianwala Bagh
10 minutes (2.3 km) from Golden Temple
A public garden with a poignant history. Site of the 1919 Amritsar massacre.
Day 3: Partition Museum
10 minutes (2 km) from Jallianwala Bagh
A heart-wrenching museum dedicated to the partition of India in 1947.
Day 4: Wagah Border
1 hour 5 minutes (30 km) from Partition Museum
A ceremony that has been held daily since 1959. Watch the lowering of the flags ceremony between India and Pakistan.
Day 5: Khalsa College and Museum
20 minutes (7.5 km) from Wagah Border
An impressive example of Sikh architecture, housing a museum with a large collection of Sikh art and historical artefacts.
Day 6: Gobindgarh Fort
20 minutes (7.7 km) from Khalsa College and Museum
A 250-year-old fort filled with history and adventure. Watch live shows, visit museums and enjoy a light and sound show in the evening.
Day 7: Ram Tirath Temple
30 minutes (12 km) from Gobindgarh Fort
Ancient temple and ashram of Rishi Valmiki, the writer of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Recommendations
Don't miss Mata Lal Devi Temple, a unique temple dedicated to the goddess of energy. Consider taking a day trip to the historic city of Amritsar. To maximize your fun, try some of the local street food, such as chole bhature, kulcha, and lassi.
Time and Costs Estimates
Golden Temple (2 hours, free)
Jallianwala Bagh (1 hour, 15 INR)
Partition Museum (2 hours, 10 INR)
Wagah Border (4 hours, 0.5 INR)
Khalsa College and Museum (2 hours, 50 INR)
Gobindgarh Fort (3 hours, 35 INR)
Ram Tirath Temple (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: 110 INR (excluding transportation and food)