Amritsar is categorised as Pilgrimage / Business and Transit
Reasons to Visit
- Amritsar is a major destination in India where guests arrive to visit the Harmandir Sahib Gurwara or Golden Temple, One of five Takhts of Sikhism and a Sikh pilgrimage center
- Amritsar is a major tourist attraction from visitors all over India and elsewhere.
- Amritsar lies on border with Pakistan and famous Wagha border is just 36 km away (Lahore in Pakistan being just 50 km away) and the parade in the evening is a major attraction for tourists coming into Amritsar
- Amritsar is home to Jalianwala Bagh, massacre was carried out by General Dyer in early 1900s under British colonial rule
- Amritsar is base point to visit many Significant Gurdwaras and therefore its a hub of Sikh pilgrimage circuits
- Amritsar is renowned for its ethnic cuisine and visited by experiential travelllers looking to experience Cuisine and heritage of the area.
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Recommendations
- Destinations offering Heritage Walks in India"Heritage walk is a guided tour deep inside the narrow lanes and Bye lanes of the 400 year old city of amritsar. One gets to see Katras, Akharas Bungas, Havelis,and Hatties alongwith some ancient temples and gurdwaras."
- Major Sikh Pilgrimage Destinations in India"Golden Temple (also known as the Sri Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar was designed by the fifth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjan Sahib and was built in 1601 AD. Akal takht here is one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism and therefore the most important from the pilgrimage perspective. Around Amritsar (70 kms Radius) there are many significant Gurdwaras to visit"
- Popular Destinations of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab"Golden Temple in Amritsar (180 kms from Dalhousie) is one of the most visited and sought after pilgrimage in India visited by guests from all religions and sects. Golden Temple visit alongwith visits to Wagah border and Jalianwala Bagh are popularly combined alongwith a Himachal itinerary. "
- Airports and Popular Access points in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh"Amritsar Airport and Railway Station are 200 kms from Jammu and 250 kms from Katra and can be used to access these destinations."
- Popular Pilgrimages ex-Delhi"Amritsar is a renowned Pilgrim getaway ex-Delhi (400+ kms accessible via flight, train, road), visited for the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib, one of the five Takht of Sikhism and a major pilgrim centre). "
- Destinations visited part of Heritage Himachal and Punjab circuit"Amritsar is renowned for Golden Temple, its cuisine and Svaasa Heritage Hotel. These are highly popular with heritage travellers."
- Airports and Popular Access points for Himachal Pradesh"Amritsar Airport and Railway Station offers an convenient access point for destinations of Kangra Valley such as Palampur (200 kms), Dharamsala (200 kms), Dalhousie (180 kms) etc."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Amritsar
- Nearest Railway Station - Amritsar
- Please click here for Road Getaways Ex-Amritsar
- Amritsar is connected by Air with New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
- Amritsar is connected by Day train with Chandigarh, New Delhi
- Amritsar is connected by Overnight train with Lucknow, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Cochin (Ernakulam), New Delhi, Mumbai
- Amritsar is connected by Day bus with Chandigarh, New Delhi
- Amritsar is connected by Overnight Bus with Jaipur, New Delhi
Amritsar
has
13
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 2 |
Premium | 7 |
Luxury | 3 |
Experiential | 1 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Hotel | 11 |
Resort | 2 |
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5 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Amritsar
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 1 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 4 |
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Short Break
- Dalhousie - Dharamsala with Golden Temple (6 Nights)
Holiday
- Best of Heritage Himachal and Punjab (10 Nights)
- Dalhousie - Dharamsala with Golden Temple and Vaishnodevi (8 Nights)
- Full Himachal with Golden Temple (10 Nights)
- Pilgrimage Itinerary- HP Temples and Gurudwaras - Jammu - Vaishnodevi - Golden Temple (8 Nights)
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Amritsar has 31 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Chintpurni | Rs. 4694 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Dalhousie | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Dharamsala | Rs. 5000 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Gurdaspur | Rs. 2582 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Hoshiarpur | Rs. 2934 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Hotel in Amritsar Town | Rs. 834 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Jalandhar | Rs. 2817 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Kangra | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Ludhiana | Rs. 3521 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Mcleodgunj | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Palampur | Rs. 6806 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Pragpur | Rs. 4694 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Day Sightseeing in Amritsar | Rs. 1723 |
Evening Visit to Wagah Border | Rs. 1334 |
Gurudwara Visit in and around Amritsar | Rs. 1723 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Car hire - Manali to Amritsar Drop | Rs. 11735 |
Pickup from Bathinda and Drop to Amritsar | Rs. 4445 |
Pickup/Drop between Jammu and Amritsar | Rs. 5868 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Chintpurni | Rs. 4694 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Dalhousie | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Dharamsala | Rs. 5000 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Gurdaspur | Rs. 2582 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Hoshiarpur | Rs. 2934 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Hotel in Amritsar Town | Rs. 445 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Jalandhar | Rs. 2817 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Kangra | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Ludhiana | Rs. 3521 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Mcleodgunj | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Palampur | Rs. 6806 |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Pragpur | Rs. 4694 |
Pickup/Drop between Pathankot Railway Station and Amritsar | Rs. 2348 |
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Amritsar
has
1
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
Category | Count |
Guide Services | 1 |
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Guide Services
Services | Rates Starting From |
Audio Guide for Amritsar | Rs. 250 |
11 Travel Ideas listed for Amritsar. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Amritsar Experience
- Amritsar Pilgrim Getaway
- Gurdwara Visit Ex-Amritsar
- Harike Wetlands
- Punjab Village Tour
Stay Ideas
- Ranjit’s Svaasa – A Boutique Spa Haveli experience
Festivals linked to Amritsar (Punjab)- Baisakhi
- Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
- Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Lohri
- Muktsar Fair
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