Amritsar is home to the Religious Building important to Sikhs - The Golden Temple. Amritsar is an institution by itself. And the Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. Amritsar is one of the most sacred sikh religious sites in India. Popularly believed to have been laid in 1574, the city of Amritsar is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in India due to the existence of several religious sites. It actually offers a host sightseeing options that are considered as some of the best tourist attractions in Amritsar.

Golden Temple, Amritsar


Jalianwala Bagh


Wagah Border


Durgiana Mandir

Golden Temple: Like other Sikh religious sites in India, the Golden Temple stands there in simple majesty, the gilded splendor of its paneling, dome and minarets shining in the morning light, silhouetted softly in the water and etched gently across the city escape.The spiritual centre of the Sikh religion, the Golden temple was built in between 1589 and 1601, and is an excellent fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Its foundation stone was laid by a Muslim saint, Mian Mir. It was virtually destroyed in 1761 by an Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali, but was rebuilt some years later by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, ruler Of Punjab who covered the dome of the temple in Gold and furnished the interiors with lavish decoration.Although principally a pilgrimage spot for the Sikhs, it is visited by people of all religions and proves to be one of the greatest tourist attractions in Amritsar on your tour to India.

Jalianwala Bagh: Jallianwala Bagh has a special importance attached with India’s struggle for independence. It is the site of an infamous massacre that took place on 13th April (auspicious day of Baisakhi), 1919. Hundreds of unarmed demonstrators were gunned down in this enclosed garden due to an order passed by General Reginald Dyer. A memorial stands at the east end of the garden for those who have sacrificed their lives for the service of the nation.

Wagah Border: This place is situated at the distance of the 28 km from the city Amritsar. This border is considered as the outpost of the army of the Pakistan and the India border which is linked with the cities Lahore and Amritsar. It is the major tourist attraction in Amritsar.

Durgiana Mandir: Located close to the Golden Temple, this temple, modeled in the style of the Golden Temple, is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. However, it also offers prayers to deities of Lakshmi and Narayana. Believed to have been built in the 16th century AD, the temple stands in the center of a lake.

Tarn Taran: In the south of the city at about the distance of the 25 km the Tarn Taran is located. This is considered as a lake which bears the medical associations and the holy associations which are attached with it. This was built by the Ranjit Singh and the several fairs are been celebrated on it on every of the Amavas night. It is the major tourist attraction in Amritsar.

Hari-ke-pattan: Hari-ke-Pattan is a natural serene place famous for its bird sanctuary. It is located on the outskirts of the city, at the confluence of the rivers Beas and Sutlej. Winter (November-onwards) is characterized by migratory birds, coming from as far as Siberia, making it a popular place for bird watching and boating. This is the time when the lake becomes a reception home to nearly 350 species of birds. Hari-ke-Pattan is also one of India's leading in-land sweet water fish market and home of varied wild life.

How To Reach

By Air: The Rajasansi airport at Amritsar is well linked by flights from all over India. Recently, it was elevated to an international airport.

By Rail: There are direct links from Delhi to Amritsar by train. It is an 8-10-hour journey.

By Road: We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations.