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Why visit Amritsar?

Amritsar, in the north Indian state of Punjab near the border with Pakistan, is the spiritual centre of Sikhism and home to the Golden Temple, Harmandir Sahib, one of the most moving places to visit in India. The gilded temple sits in the middle of a sacred pool, and pilgrims walk around it day and night.

Anyone is welcome, regardless of religion, provided the head is covered. The temple's community kitchen, the langar, serves free meals to tens of thousands of people every day, prepared and served by volunteers. Nearby, Jallianwala Bagh is the memorial garden marking the massacre of 1919, a key moment in India's independence movement, and the Partition Museum tells the story of 1947. Every evening at the Attari–Wagah border, about 30 kilometres away, crowds gather for the energetic flag-lowering ceremony between Indian and Pakistani soldiers. Amritsar is also known for its food: Amritsari kulcha, lassi and rich Punjabi dishes in its famous dhabas.

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When to go to Amritsar

The best months for Amritsar are February, March, October and November. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is affordable.

Jan
17°
low 6°
6 wet days
Feb
21°
low 9°
5 wet days
Mar
27°
low 13°
6 wet days
Apr
34°
low 18°
5 wet days
May
38°
low 23°
5 wet days
Jun
38°
low 26°
8 wet days
Jul
34°
low 26°
20 wet days
Aug
33°
low 26°
19 wet days
Sep
33°
low 24°
9 wet days
Oct
31°
low 18°
3 wet days
Nov
25°
low 12°
3 wet days
Dec
20°
low 7°
2 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Amritsar, Punjab. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Amritsar?

The best months for Amritsar are February, March, October and November. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is affordable.

What is the weather like in Amritsar?

May is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 38°C. January is the coolest, around 17°C by day and 6°C at night. July is the wettest, with about 20 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Amritsar known for?

Amritsar is best known for culture, history, food and budget. The things people come for: Golden Temple, langar kitchen, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah border ceremony.

Who is Amritsar best suited to?

Amritsar works particularly well for solo travellers, couples and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Amritsar?

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