Things to Do in Amritsar

A public park memorialising the 1919 massacre. The preserved bullet holes, well where victims jumped, and the eternal flame make it a solemn, important stop.

🕐 6:30 AM–7:30 PM daily

💡 Go at dusk when the lighting is atmospheric and the Martyrs’ Gallery is less crowded. No photography inside the memorial statue area.

The holiest Sikh shrine, surrounding a central tank. The gold-covered temple sits in the middle of holy water. Free entry includes shared meals at the langar hall.

🕐 24 hours; langar runs 6 AM–10 PM

💡 Visit early morning (4–6 AM) for the serene Palki Sahib ceremony. Leave shoes at the free cloakroom near the main entrance.

A bustling street market near the Golden Temple. Known for cheap phulkari dupattas, jootis, bangles, and street food like chole kulche and lassi. No entry fee, just walking around.

🕐 10 AM–10 PM daily (shops vary)

💡 Bargain hard—start at half the quoted price. Try the famous 'Gurdas Ram Dhaba' for chur chur naan. Come in the late evening for the best atmosphere.

A well-curated museum documenting the 1947 Partition of India. Artefacts, oral histories, and personal objects tell the story of displacement and resilience. Entry is 100 INR (about £1).

🕐 10 AM–6 PM (closed Mon)

💡 Allow 2 hours. Audio guides are free but limited; download the app beforehand. Go on a weekday to avoid school groups.

A 18th-century fort turned into a museum and cultural space. You can explore ramparts, see light-and-sound shows, and visit a Sikh heritage gallery. Entry is 100 INR (about £1) for Indians, 200 INR for foreigners.

🕐 10 AM–10 PM daily

💡 Skip the overpriced food stalls inside. The evening sound-and-light show (starts 7 PM) is worth the extra 50 INR. Arrive before 5 PM to see the main exhibits.