Amritsar Travel Guide and Tips

Dec 192012

Amritsar

The city of Amritsar derives its name from the word ‘Amrit-Sarovar’ which refers to a pool of divine nectar. Amritsar is home to holiest Sikh Shrine– the ‘Golden Temple’ which receives lakhs of devotees each year-making it the most important city for Sikhs all across the world.

Tourist Spots in Amritsar

Being the birthplace of the Sikh Religion, Amritsar has a chequered history which is evident in its historical buildings, temples, gurudwaras and museums. The city was also the epicentre of revolt during the freedom struggle as the horrifying Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919. Some of its significant tourist places include:-

The Golden Temple
Hari Mandir
Akal Takht
Guru Ka Langar
Jalianwallah Bagh
Baba Atal Rai Tower
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Durgiana Temple
Mata Lal Devi Temple

Shopping Attractions in Amritsar

Amritsar is quite famous all around the world for its handicrafts and handloom industry. Its popular marketplaces like Cooper Road, Mochi Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Shastri Market are places where one can easily buy items of choice according to their budget and convenience.

Eating Out in Amritsar

Amritsar is also well-known for its food in North India and some of its popular food joints are listed below:-

Kesar da Dhaba at Chowk Passian
Bharawan da Dhaba Town Hall
Cooper Road, Near Uccha Pul
Crystal Chowk
Odeon Restaurant, Novelty Chowk

Hotels in Amritsar

The city has quite a few mid size hotels that offer a perfect blend of economy, comfort and convenience to the transient guests.E.g:

Mohan International Hotel
M K Hotel
Hotel Heritage Inn
Hotel Ritz Plaza
Hotel Royal Castle
Hotel Astoria

Cheap Flights to Amritsar

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Preferred Airlines to Amritsar from UK

Airports in Amritsar

Located eleven kilometres from the city-centre is the Raja Sansi International Airport that handles numerous domestic and international flights every week.

View the most comprehensive Amritsar Airport Guide.

Best time to Visit Amritsar

Tourists should ideally book their tickets during the months of October to March when the weather is just right for embarking on a sightseeing tour of the city.

Transport in Amritsar

Apart from buses, taxis, autos that ply on the roads of the city, one can opt for Cycle-Rickshaws that are by far the most common & most popular mode of transport in the city.