Amritsar, Punjab, is a historical city that is also well known for its holiest shrine, the Golden Temple. The town was built by Guru Ram Das, located about 28 km from Pakistan’s border. Punjab’s largest urban area, Amritsar, is a vibrant tourist place with stories related to legends and religious structures with enormous bazaars. Listed below are some of the famous places in Amritsar you must visit:


1)The Golden Temple

The most famous Sikh temple in the world, The Golden Temple, is located near Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi. The beautiful architecture and Sarovar surrounding the temple adds to its beauty. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this place for its sacred environment. It is also a House of The sacred Text of Sikhism, Guru Granth Sahib. One Cannot miss eating at Langar and also help in cleaning and cooking as a service. It is advisable to carry a Handkerchief or dupatta to cover your head.

2)Wagah Border

Wagah Border is a famous border between India and Pakistan located 32 km away from Amritsar near Hardo rattan. The closing ceremony or Beating Retreat is an activity that attracts the tourist at this place since 1959. The Performance by the soldiers of both countries takes place in the evening, and it ends with a handshake between India’s security forces (BSF ) and Pakistan (PAKISTANI Rangers).

Near Wagah border is shahi qila, which is a fun zone with shopping stalls arranged outside. It has a gaming zone inside for kids to enjoy, while you can purchase juttis, flag, and other Indian souvenirs.

3)Mata Lal Devi Temple

 

Mata Lal Devi Temple is an elegant Hindu temple made in honor of Female saint lal Devi, located near Model Town, Rani Ka Bagh, Amritsar. The Spiritual Temple has mirror workrooms with giant wooden cobras and animal cravings with water in the path towards the holy lal Devi temple. It is the only temple that is a sacred and fun place to visit.

4)Jallianwala Bagh

The famous Jallianwala Bagh, located near Golden Temple Road, depicts Indian soldiers’ freedom struggle story written in history books. Jallianwala Bagh is a memorial place about all those unarmed soldiers who lost their lives because of the British army’s heinous act in 1919.

The bullet marks on the bagh wall are visible and show the dark History of that day. One can watch the light and sound show that recreates the horrifying incident in the evening in this Garden.

5)Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum

The museum, located near Wagah, Hardo Rattan, was once a favorite Maharaj Ranjit Singh spot. The museum has a showcase of armors, old coins, manuscripts, and historical things with the Painting of Maharajas who Ruled the place in History. It also has a garden named Ram bagh, best for relaxing in the summers. However, it remains closed on Monday and public holidays.

6)Akal Takht

Located near Golden Temple Road, Akal Takht is Guru Gobind Ji built a chief religious place of Sikhs known as Throne of Timeless One. It is a complex part of the Golden temple and is the primary worship house. As its name suggests, the area symbolizes justice and activities of Sikhism and has weapons of Sikh warriors. It is also one of the must Places To Visit In Amritsar.

7)Durgiana Temple

Lakshmi Narayan Temple, located at Hathi Gate, Goal Bagh, is a holy Hindu temple built for a great visionary and religious-minded Gur Shai Mal Kapoor. In front of the main temple in the evening, the fountain show is a must-watch for all tourists visiting the place.

8)Ram Tirath Ashram

Located at Ram Tirath Road, Kaler, the Ashram, visited by thousands of devotees for seeking the blessings of Lord Ram. The temple also has a tank near it where pilgrims wash away their sins on Purnamashi night and also Tulla Torana (lights Diya)into the water.

The Ashram also conducts a five-day fair after Diwali, where acrobats do fun rides, magic shows, and celebration performances.

9)Gobindgarh Fort

Punjab’s Most Iconic Gobindgarh fort, located near Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk. History reveals that the defense was guarded by 12,000 soldiers 250 years ago when the Indian subcontinent got divided into places. Now the fort is used to educate the visitors about the history and culture of Ancient Amritsar. It also has four museums inside the premises and projects light and sound shows in the evening at the fort’s Colonial Bungalow, charges for which are Rs. 25 for Indians and Rs. 100 for Foreigners.

10)Hall Bazaar

One of the famous and oldest shopping markets of Amritsar is located near Katra Ahluwalia. The market’s specialty consists of golden architecture, clothing, and apparel with phulkari embroidery, Amritsari imitation jewelry, sacred religious texts and books, Juttis, etc. Near Hall Bazaar is some famous restaurants offering Famous Amritsari Food. It is one of the must Places To Visit In Amritsar.