Things to do in Amritsar
The Golden Temple is the reason most people come, but the city around it easily fills a second day. Within a short distance you find a fort with several museums, a Hindu temple in its own pool, a memorial garden and a museum about 1947. Most of it can be done on foot or with a short ride.
A good first day starts at the temple in the morning and follows the Heritage Street toward the Town Hall. The Partition Museum sits in the Town Hall, which is 5 to 7 minutes on foot from the temple and from Jallianwala Bagh. The fort suits the evening, because it stays open late.
Our picks: Amritsar in a day
The private day with the Wagah ceremony covers most; the full day with a private car is the flexible choice. The private temple day suits a slower pace.
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Private day at the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and return
- Entry fees
A private guide and driver for eight hours with hotel pickup and the entry fees for the sights on the route.
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Private Amritsar highlights with the Wagah ceremony
- Private city tour
- Transport
Nine hours with a private guide and transport through the city sights, ending at the border ceremony. Tickets are extra.
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Amritsar in a full day with a private car
- Local guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- Hotel pickup and return
Ten hours with a local guide and a private air-conditioned car, fuel, tolls and parking covered. Entry fees are extra.
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Guided walks, temple visits and day trips from Amritsar, with live prices and availability.
Gobindgarh Fort
The fort is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Inside, the Toshakhana and the Warfare Museum have their own hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00. They are closed on Mondays and on public holidays, so an open fort does not mean every museum is open. The Pagdi and Sikh Art Museum runs from 10:00 to 21:30.
Tickets are sold as packages. For foreign guests in 2026, the daytime package costs INR 300 and covers entry, live performances and the Pagri Museum. The package with the 7D show costs INR 750. After 17:00 the packages cost INR 1,100 or INR 1,400, depending on what is included. Indian guests have their own package list with different prices, so do not compare the two lists without checking what each includes.
Durgiana Temple and Ram Tirath
The Durgiana Temple is a Hindu temple with links to Durga and Lakshmi Narayan. It is a separate site and not another name for the Sikh shrine. The temple stands in its own pool and is open from 06:00 to 22:00. Ask locally about entry and quieter hours.
Ram Tirath
Ram Tirath is a Hindu pilgrimage site. Tradition links it with Valmiki, Sita and the sons Luv and Kush. It is open from 06:00 to 20:00. If you want to see a fair there, ask about the dates before you travel.
Heritage Street, Partition Museum and Jallianwala Bagh
The Heritage Street is a walkway laid out for pedestrians. It links the Town Hall with the temple over about 1 km. Scooters and rickshaws also use it, so do not expect a car-free walk. It is still the easiest way to move between the museum and the temple.
Partition Museum
The museum is in the Town Hall and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. It also closes on 26 January, 15 August and 2 October. In 2026, Indian nationals pay INR 10 and foreign nationals pay INR 250. Children up to and including 5 years and Partition survivors enter free. The galleries, about 14 in all, show memories of the 1947 division of British India, personal objects, interviews and audiovisual material. Photos and video are not allowed inside. Guided visits are available on request through the museum management. Read more on the Partition Museum page.
Jallianwala Bagh
The garden is a memorial to the massacre of 13 April 1919. The garden is open from 06:30 to 19:30 and the museum from 10:00 to 17:00. Entry is free. The Jallianwala Bagh page covers the site and its history.
Hours and prices at a glance
Amritsar sights compared, 2026.
| Place | Hours | Entry for foreign visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Gobindgarh Fort | Daily 10:00–22:00 | INR 300 by day, INR 750 with the 7D show |
| Partition Museum | Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 | INR 250 |
| Jallianwala Bagh | Garden 06:30–19:30, museum 10:00–17:00 | Free |
| Durgiana Temple | 06:00–22:00 | – |
| Ram Tirath | 06:00–20:00 | – |
For most first visits, the temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum fill one day, and the fort suits the evening. Add the Durgiana Temple if you have a second day. The Attari border ceremony is about 30 km from the city, roughly an hour by taxi. Check the current situation and timings first on the Wagah border page.
Plan the rest of your stay
Pages that help with the next step.
Timings and rules
Head covering, shoes and photos at the Golden Temple.
Jallianwala Bagh
The memorial garden and the events of 1919.
Partition Museum
Hours, tickets and what the galleries show.
Wagah and Attari
The evening ceremony and how to plan the trip.
Amritsar food
Kulcha, lassi and sweets near the temple.
Where to stay
Areas near the temple and what to check.
Amritsar: frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Amritsar?
One full day covers the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum, since they are within walking distance. A second day fits Gobindgarh Fort, the Durgiana Temple and, if it is running, a trip to Attari.
Is the Durgiana Temple the same as the Golden Temple?
No. The Durgiana Temple is a Hindu temple. The Golden Temple, Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the central Sikh shrine. They are two separate sites in the same city.
Is Gobindgarh Fort open on Mondays?
The fort is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. The Toshakhana and the Warfare Museum inside are closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Is the Heritage Street car-free?
It was designed as a pedestrian-friendly route from the Town Hall toward the temple, about 1 km long. Scooters and rickshaws also use it, so stay alert while you walk.
How much does the Partition Museum cost?
In 2026, foreign nationals pay INR 250 and Indian nationals pay INR 10. Children up to and including 5 years and Partition survivors enter free.
Is this the official Golden Temple website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the temple, the SGPC or Punjab Tourism, and it is not connected to any tour operator or hotel. For rules on the day, follow the signs and the instructions of the staff.