Punjab · India
Where to stay in Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in Punjab, India, home to about 1,159,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- ATQ12 km · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Amritsar
Amritsar, also known as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre.
The name Amritsar name derives from the pool around the Golden Temple (aka Harmandir Sahib) and means "holy pool of nectar" (Amrit elixir; Sar, short for sarovar which means "lake"). No visit to Amritsar is complete without a visit of the Golden Temple, including a community meal, a bath in the pool, potentially a night in the temple and if you are keen a volunteering session in the community kitchen, as well as the participation in the Flag lowering ceremony at the Wagah (Attari) border.
Wikipedia and Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Amritsar
See
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Gobindgarh Fort
- Ram Bagh
- Maharaja Ranjith Singh Museum
- Statue of Netaji
- Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh'
- Historical Banyan Tree
- Baba Atal Rai Tower
- Tarn Taran Sahib
- Gandhi Gate
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Statue
- Sarovar Ramsar Sahib
Do
- Amritsar Heritage Walk
- Old City Shopping
- Flag lowering ceremony
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Where to stay
Hotels in Amritsar
243 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Amritara Sadka | 0.5 km | |
| Auro Grace Homestay | 1.7 km | |
| Best Western Merrion | 3.1 km | |
| Bloom Boutique - Ranjit Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| Capital O 14493 Hotel Aman Residency OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Capital O 15395 Hotel 42 OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| Capital O 16763 Hotel Quality Inn OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| Capital O 35965 Kishore Castle OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O 38688 Royal Shelaton OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 4087 Hotel Akaal Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O 60496 Hotel Avera OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| Capital O 69624 Hotel Moments Inn OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| Capital O 70928 Hotel Golden Home OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Capital O 71473 Chahal Residency OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| Capital O 75851 Smart Suite OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| Capital O 77326 Hotel Royal View OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| Capital O 79487 Hotel California Heights OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| Capital O 80143 Hotel Foodiez OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| Capital O 80743 Hotel Dollar 98 OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 81173 Hotel Empire OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 81450 Hotel Western Galaxy OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| Capital O 82092 Hotel Bal Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O 82258 Hotel Rosewood Inn OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| Capital O 82391 Dreams Catcher Villa OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Capital O 82445 Ma Wedding Chapel OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 85633 Hotel City Inn OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Capital O 9235 Hotel Nayyar OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| Capital O 9415 Hotel Ricky International OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O ASR434 Hotel Golden Feather OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| CAPITAL O74830 Hotel Feather OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| Collection O 12986 The Red Hotel OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| Collection O 15996 Ma Resort OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Collection O 30107 Crystal Chowk OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Collection O 38743 Hotel Heaven View OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Collection O 40421 Hotel Queens Tower OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Collection O 50199 Sehaj Avenue Majitha Rd OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| Collection O 50249 Teg Royal Tarn Taran Rd OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Collection O 81862 Hotel Platinum Inn And Suites OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Collection O 83637 Hotel Gn Pride OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| Collection O O 30508 Hotel Four Seasons OYO Rooms | 2.0 km |
All 243 hotels in Amritsar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Amritsar
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Amritsar are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; July is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Amritsar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 46 km) and Pathankot Airport (IXP, 98 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Amritsar has a public bus system although timings and frequency are uncertain. E-rickshaws are abundant in the city. They are the cheapest and ubiquitous mode of transport in Amritsar. An auto-rickshaw from the train station to the temple should cost around ₹20, while a cycle-rickshaw will cost about ₹30. Electric rickshaw between the Golden Temple area and the bus stand are ₹10. If you have your own car to get around Amritsar then simply confirm the directions with a local guide.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
ATQ · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport
IXP · Pathankot Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Amritsar
Eat
Amritsar is famous for Amritsari Kulcha, a flatbread cooked in tandoor which is usually eaten with pindi chhole (chickpeas) for breakfast.
Drink
Lassi is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink which originates in the Punjab region. It is made by blending yogurt with water and Indian spices. Traditional lassi (also known as salted lassi, or, simply lassi) is a savoury drink sometimes flavoured with ground roasted cumin while sweet lassi, on the other hand, is blended with sugar or fruits instead of spices.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Questions
Amritsar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Amritsar?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Amritsar are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; July is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Amritsar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 46 km) and Pathankot Airport (IXP, 98 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Amritsar?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Amritsar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.