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Amritsar is the Sikh holy city of Punjab, built around the gold-domed Golden Temple and its community kitchen, close to the Pakistan border.
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Amritsar was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das around a sacred pool, and at its centre the Harmandir Sahib, known as the Golden Temple, rises from the water with a gilded dome. Pilgrims of every background walk the marble causeway to the shrine and eat in the langar, a free kitchen that serves a very large number of meals every day. The lanes of the old city lead to the temple's gates.
Jallianwala Bagh, a walled garden, marks the 1919 massacre, and the Partition Museum in the old Town Hall tells the story of 1947. Gobindgarh Fort holds exhibits and shows, and the Durgiana Temple is known for its silver doors. About thirty kilometres west, at the Wagah border, soldiers from both countries lower their flags each evening in a ceremony.
Amritsari kulcha, bread stuffed with spiced potato and served with chickpeas, is the city's signature breakfast, along with tall glasses of lassi and Amritsari fried fish. In the foggy winter months, makki di roti with sarson da saag, cornbread with mustard greens, is the Punjabi classic.
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- 4.9 across the top 22
Top 3 attractions in Amritsar
Questions about Amritsar
- What are the top attractions in Amritsar?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Amritsar are Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), Attari-Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh.
- What is the most popular experience in Amritsar?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony)", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 286 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Amritsar take?
- The typical experience in Amritsar lasts about 7.5 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Amritsar?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 91% of the 171 experiences we hold for Amritsar. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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