Amritsar, IN, India

Amritsar, IN, India

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Amritsar, IN India

Amritsar, also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is a city in the northwestern part of India and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Punjab. Amritsar is home to the Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once the residence of Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. Amritsar has been selected as one of the heritage cities under the HRIDAY - Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Akal Takht. Amrit Sarovar. The large pool of water that surrounds and reflects the Golden Temple. Central Sikh Museum. Dedicated to a large gallery of paintings. Ghanta Ghar. This is the main entrance, featuring a distinctly Victorian clock tower. Harmandir Sahib (Sri Darbar Sahib). This is the Golden Temple itself, floating above the Amrit Sarovar, housing the sacred Adi Granth scripture, which is recited aloud during the day. Kaulsar Sarovar (Kaulsar Sacred Pools). Langar Ghar (Southeast of Amrit Sarovar). Free communal kitchen. Sarai Shri Guru Ramdass Ji.
Recommended airport
Amritsar (ATQ)
Nearby destinations
  • Lahore a 49.93 km