5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Amritsar

  1. Day 1: Golden Temple
    30 minutes (8.5 km) from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

    The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest gurdwara and the most significant pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The magnificent structure has a gold-plated exterior and is surrounded by a sacred pool.

  2. Day 2: Jallianwala Bagh
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Golden Temple

    Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden that houses the memorial of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It attracts people from all over the world to see the bullet holes in the walls and the well where many people jumped to escape the bullets.

  3. Day 3: Wagah Border
    45 minutes (32 km) from Jallianwala Bagh

    The Wagah Border is the international border crossing between India and Pakistan. A military ceremony at sunset involving both nations' border guards takes place on the India side every day.

  4. Day 4: Ram Bagh
    20 minutes (4.8 km) from Wagah Border

    Also known as the Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Ram Bagh is a beautiful garden containing a museum showcasing several artifacts, weapons, and paintings from the Maharaja's reign.

  5. Day 5: Gobindgarh Fort
    10 minutes (4.5 km) from Ram Bagh

    Gobindgarh Fort, a historic fort that played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle, is now a multi-dimensional tourism center with attractions such as the live show Sher-e-Punjab and several exhibits showcasing Punjabi heritage and culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Golden Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Jallianwala Bagh (1 hour, free)
  • Wagah Border (2-3 hours, free)
  • Ram Bagh (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Gobindgarh Fort (2-3 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 620 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Partition Museum, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, and the Khair-ud-Din Masjid. If you have less time, you can skip Ram Bagh and spend more time at other attractions. Do not forget to try local delicacies such as Amritsari Kulcha and Lassi.

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