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Explore the Best of Amritsar in One Day

  1. 6:00AM: Golden Temple
    Located in the heart of the city
    Be mesmerized by the beauty of Golden temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs, and watch the morning prayers.
  2. 8:00AM: Jallianwala Bagh
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Golden Temple
    Pay homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  3. 10:00AM: Partition Museum
    6 minutes (0.8 miles) from Jallianwala Bagh
    Learn about India's partition in 1947 and its impact on millions of people through an impressive collection of oral history, documents, and photographs.
  4. 12:00PM: Lunch at Bharawan Da Dhaba
    15 minutes (2.8 miles) from the Partition Museum
    Experience the local flavors of some of the best Punjabi dishes at this iconic Dhaba.
  5. 2:00PM: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
    20 minutes (3.6 miles) from Bharawan Da Dhaba
    Explore the life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who is credited with the founding of the Sikh Empire.
  6. 4:00PM: Wagah Border
    45 minutes (15 miles) from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
    Witness the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony, a daily military practice during which the flags of India and Pakistan are lowered with great pomp and show.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can visit Ram Tirath Temple, the birthplace of Luv and Kush, sons of Lord Rama, or take a day trip to the serene and peaceful Pul Kanjari village. To maximize your fun, hire a bike or a car and explore the city and nearby areas at your own pace. Don't forget to try the famous Amritsari kulcha and lassi.

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