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Amritsar Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Amritsar, Himachal Pradesh.
- Best time: October To March
- 9 places to see
About Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe.
Places to visit in Amritsar
- Jallianwala Bagh
- The Golden Temple
- Durgiana Temple
- Wagah Border
- Dera Baba Jaimal Singh Ji
- Param Pujya Mata Lal Devi Mandir
- Gurudwara Shri Ramsar Sahib
- Akal Takth
- Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Things to do in Amritsar
- Amritsar Heritage Walk
Famous food in Amritsar
- Paratha
- Tandoori Chicken
- Naan
- Pakoras
- Butter Chicken
- Shahi Paneer
- Chole Bhature
- Makki di roti Sarson da Saag
- Amritsari fish
- Aloo gobhi
- Punjabi Kadhi
- Lassi
- Gajar ka Halwa
- Motichoor Laddo
- Rabri
Things to buy in Amritsar
- Footwear
- Handicrafts
- Jewelry
- Phulkari
- Pashmina Shawls of Kashmir
- Cotton suits
- Salwar suits
- Patiala salwar
- Embroidered suits
- Punjabi jutis
Where to shop in Amritsar
- Hall Bazaar
- Lawrence Road
- Old City Bazaar
- Guru Bazaar
- Kapda Bazaar
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