Amritsar, India-7-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Amritsar

  • Places to visit: Golden Temple (Darbar Sahib), the holiest site for Sikhs
    • Timing: Open from 3am to 9pm (no photography inside)
    • Dress code: Remove your shoes and cover your head before entering the temple
  • Activity: Take a walk around the Golden Temple complex and explore the nearby markets
  • Where to eat: Try some local street food at the Langar Hall, adjacent to the Golden Temple
  • Where to stay: Hotel Grand Park or similar (approx. ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 per night)
  • Things to know:
    • Amritsar is a conservative city; dress modestly and respect local customs
    • Try some of the local sweet shops like Guru Kashi Wali Gurdwara for traditional sweets
    • Be prepared for crowds and security checks at the Golden Temple
  • Transportation: Take an autorickshaw or taxi from the airport to your hotel (approx. ₹100 - ₹200)
  • Tips:
    • Bargain while shopping in local markets, but be respectful of shopkeepers’ time
    • Try some of the local tea stalls for a unique experience

Day 2: Golden Temple and surrounding areas

  • Places to visit: Jallianwala Bagh Memorial (9am - 5pm), a historic site commemorating the Amritsar Massacre of 1919
    • Timing: Open from 9am to 5pm
    • Admission fee: ₹20 per person
  • Activity: Explore the Akal Takht Sahib, a sacred site for Sikhs (open from 4am to 10pm)
  • Where to eat: Try some local Punjabi cuisine at Punjab Grill or similar (approx. ₹500 - ₹1,000 per meal)
  • Where to stay: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like pakoras and samosas from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Day 3: Wadali Wala Sahib and nearby villages

  • Places to visit: Wadali Wala Sahib, a historic site where Guru Gobind Singh’s companion, Bhai Gurdas, is said to have met his end (open from 4am to 10pm)
    • Timing: Open from 4am to 10pm
    • Admission fee: ₹20 per person
  • Activity: Visit the nearby village of Chogawan and experience rural Punjab life
  • Where to eat: Try some local Punjabi cuisine at Dhaba Singh or similar (approx. ₹500 - ₹1,000 per meal)
  • Where to stay: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Wadali Wala Sahib and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like chaat and falooda from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Day 4: Khalsa Heritage Complex and the Royal City

  • Places to visit: Khalsa Heritage Complex, an indoor museum showcasing Sikh heritage (open from 9am to 5pm)
    • Timing: Open from 9am to 5pm
    • Admission fee: ₹50 per person
  • Activity: Explore the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and learn about the history of the Royal City (open from 9am to 5pm)
  • Where to eat: Try some local Punjabi cuisine at Bara Bazaar or similar (approx. ₹500 - ₹1,000 per meal)
  • Where to stay: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Khalsa Heritage Complex and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like golgappas and kachoris from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Day 5: Tarn Taran Sahib and nearby villages

  • Places to visit: Tarn Taran Sahib, a historic site where Guru Gobind Singh’s father, Guru Hargobind, is said to have met his end (open from 4am to 10pm)
    • Timing: Open from 4am to 10pm
    • Admission fee: ₹20 per person
  • Activity: Visit the nearby village of Gharinda and experience rural Punjab life
  • Where to eat: Try some local Punjabi cuisine at Dhaba Singh or similar (approx. ₹500 - ₹1,000 per meal)
  • Where to stay: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Tarn Taran Sahib and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like chaat and falooda from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Day 6: Amritsar Walled City and the Gurdwara Patti Sahib

  • Places to visit: The Amritsar Walled City, a historic site with many ancient buildings (open from 4am to 10pm)
    • Timing: Open from 4am to 10pm
    • Admission fee: ₹20 per person
  • Activity: Visit the Gurdwara Patti Sahib and learn about the history of the city
  • Where to eat: Try some local Punjabi cuisine at Bara Bazaar or similar (approx. ₹500 - ₹1,000 per meal)
  • Where to stay: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Amritsar Walled City and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like golgappas and kachoris from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Day 7: Last day in Amritsar

  • Places to visit: The Gurdwara Dera Sahib, a sacred site for Sikhs (open from 4am to 10pm)
    • Timing: Open from 4am to 10pm
    • Admission fee: ₹20 per person
  • Activity: Spend some time shopping at the local markets or trying some of the local cuisine
  • Where to eat: Same as Day 1
  • Things to know:
    • Be respectful of the Gurdwara Dera Sahib and its surroundings
    • Try some of the local snacks like chaat and falooda from street vendors
    • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots
  • Transportation: Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride)
  • Tips:
    • Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas
    • Try some of the local chaiwalas for a unique experience

Other tips and suggestions

  • Amritsar is a conservative city; dress modestly and respect local customs.
  • Try some of the local street food, but make sure it’s from reputable vendors.
  • Be prepared for crowds at popular tourist spots.
  • Use autorickshaws or taxis to get around (approx. ₹20 - ₹50 per ride).
  • Bargain while shopping in local markets, but be respectful of shopkeepers’ time.
  • Try some of the local tea stalls for a unique experience.

Note: Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season and other factors.