Golden Sarovar Portico Amritsar

One of the main airports in the area. Check our "how to arrive" section for more information.

This beautiful Sikh temple is covered in gold and surrounded by a quiet pool. The temple symbolizes infinite freedom and spiritual independence and is open to visitors of all faiths and backgrounds.

Housed in Amritsar’s historic Town Hall, this museum commemorates the tumultuous partitioning of India and Pakistan. View refugee artifacts as well as photos, films, and survivor’s art while you listen to firsthand accounts of this historic event.

A place where countless peaceful protesters were killed by the British Army, this landmark is one of the most important sites of the Indian freedom movement. A memorial statue adorns the public garden, which many people visit to pay homage.

At India’s border with Pakistan, the daily ritual of raising and lowering the flags is a grand ceremony that attracts numerous viewers from both countries.

The spiritual hub of the Sikh religion and a holy place of pilgrimage for many visitors, Amritsar’s city center offers plenty to do and see, from visiting magnificent temples to sampling Punjabi food and hunting for locally crafted traditional fabrics.