Start early by taking a low-cost train such as the Amritsar Shatabdi Express or an AC bus; the train is comfortable, affordable, and offers scenic views en route to Amritsar.
Check into an affordable guesthouse or budget hotel like Hotel Hong Kong Inn or Hotel City Heart, offering clean rooms and great access to city sights.
Explore this historically significant park and memorial site that recounts the tragic massacre of 1919. It’s free and open daily from 6:00AM to 8:00PM.
Enjoy authentic Punjabi cuisine at this popular budget-friendly dhaba close to the Golden Temple; must-try dishes include dal makhani and tandoori roti.
Spend the morning at the magnificent Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Entry is free, and the temple is open 24/7 with peaceful morning prayers.