Amritsar, Punjab
- Altitude
- 234 m
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Culture
- Best time
- Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
Overview
About Amritsar
The usual gateway to the Himachal hills, Amritsar is worth days of its own. Watch the Golden Temple glow over its sacred pool, share a meal at the world's largest community kitchen, and see the flag ceremony at the Wagah border.
Highlights
- 01Golden Temple at dawn and after dark
- 02Langar at Harmandir Sahib
- 03Wagah border ceremony
- 04Jallianwala Bagh and the old city
At a glance
- Region
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Altitude
- 234 m
- Best time
- Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Culture
Trips to Amritsar
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Amritsar
27°C
Sunny
Wind 9 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today30°20°
- Fri28°19°
- Sat29°19°
- Sun29°18°
- Mon29°18°
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Location
Finding Amritsar
- Region
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Altitude
- 234 m
- Coordinates
- 31.6200° N · 74.8765° E
Getting there
How to reach Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
~11 km away
Direct flights from most Indian metros. About 25 minutes to the Golden Temple.
Amritsar Junction
~2 km away
Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains reach from Delhi in about 6 hours.
From Delhi
~450 km drive
7–8 hours on NH44 via Ambala and Jalandhar.
Amritsar in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Amritsar
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Amritsar
Good to know
Planning a trip to Amritsar
When is the best time to visit Amritsar?
The best months to visit Amritsar are October, November, December, January, February and March. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Amritsar?
The nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, about 11 km away. The most convenient railway station is Amritsar Junction, about 2 km away. By road, Amritsar is about 450 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Amritsar? Will the altitude be a problem?
Amritsar is at about 234 m, so altitude is not a concern for anyone. Summers can be hot, so light cotton clothing works best from April to June.
How much does a trip to Amritsar cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Amritsar?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Amritsar with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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