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Things to do in Amritsar
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in February, March, October and November.
Things to do
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The Golden Temple
The Sikh sanctuary resting on its pool, glittering with gold leaf at night. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr 30 minFreebest in the evening
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The langar, the shared meal
Tens of thousands of meals served free every day, to everyone, seated on the floor. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation1 hrFreebest in the morning
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The Wagah border ceremony
The closing of the border with Pakistan, a parade of soldiers kicking their legs very high. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackShow4 hrFreebest in the evening
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Jallianwala Bagh
The site of the 1919 massacre, with bullet marks still visible in the walls. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hrFreebest in the morning
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The Partition Museum
Testimonies of the 1947 separation, which displaced millions of people. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr≈ €1best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Amritsar: in February, March, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 3 |
| February ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 6 |
| March ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 6 |
| April | 34 °C / 93 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 3 |
| May | 37 °C / 99 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 5 |
| June | 38 °C / 100 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 7 |
| July | 34 °C / 93 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 21 |
| August | 32 °C / 90 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 20 |
| September | 33 °C / 91 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 11 |
| October ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 3 |
| November ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 3 |
| December | 20 °C / 68 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 1 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €20
- Mid-range
- €35
- Comfort
- €65
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 2.2 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: India
- Plugs
- Type C, D, M, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the left
Near Amritsar
- Rishikesh India, 370 km
- Leh and Ladakh India, 380 km
- Delhi India, 400 km
- Jaipur and Rajasthan India, 530 km
- Agra and the Taj Mahal India, 580 km
- Udaipur India, 790 km