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Amritsar
India · ATQ
The Golden Temple, and a free meal for anyone.
About
Amritsar, also known as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km (135 mi) north-west of Chandigarh, and 455 km (283 mi) north-west of New Delhi. It is 28 km (17.4 mi) from the India-Pakistan border, and 47 km (29 mi) north-east of Lahore, Pakistan.
Source: Wikipedia — Amritsar (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F6d wet
- Feb71°F5d wet
- Mar80°F6d wet
- Apr93°F5d wet
- May100°F5d wet
- Jun101°F8d wet
- Jul93°F20d wet
- Aug91°F19d wet
- Sep92°F9d wet
- Oct88°F2d wet
- Nov77°F3d wet
- Dec67°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Amritsar Tour with A SIKH (Full Day All Inclusive)From $60 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amritsar Full Day Tour with Wagah Attari Border Taxi ServiceFrom $32 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amritsar Dalhousie Dharamshala 6 Days TourFrom $350 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Grand Amritsar Experience Combined With WAGAH FLAG CEREMONYFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah BorderFrom $49 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amritsar Full Day Sight Seeing Tour with TransportationFrom $32 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), about 7.6 mi away.
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