Amritsar is a divine city situated in the state of Punjab. The name of the metropolitan was derived from the pool around the Golden Temple which means “holy pool of nectar”. It holds great religious importance for Sikhs as well as Hindus. The city is famous for the shrine of Harmandir Sahib which is also known as Golden Temple. Amritsar is a city of multifaceted traditions and diverse cultures. The major tourist attraction here is the Golden Temple and Amrit Sarovar is another main attraction which is a huge water pool in the temple complex of Golden Temple. Other famous places to see include the historic Jallianwala Bagh, Akal Takht, Durgiana Temple, Maharana Ranjit Singh Museum, Wagah Attari-border ceremony, Amritsar Heritage Walk etc. Amritsar is a major tourist hub and is well-connected through air route to all major cities in India like Mumbai, Kolkata Chennai, Bangalore, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Pune and international cities like Dubai, London, Toronto, Ashgabat, Doha, and Tashkent. The major airlines which operate flights to Amritsar airport are Jet Airways, JetLite, Indigo, Jet Konnect, SpiceJet, Air India and Singapore Airlines.

Amritsar is a beautiful blend of culture, history, tradition, and food. The city is divvied into two parts by the railways' lines. In the Old City, you’ll find the Golden Temple, one of India’s most remarkable and serene sights, along with numerous other ancient historical structures. The Northside, you’ll find all the upmarket restaurants, modern homes, gleaming towers and other shining signs of the city’s contemporary prosperity. Take a look at the top things to do in Amritsar.

Shopping in Amritsar is certainly one of the must things to do to enjoy the cultural scene of the city. Take a look at these top 8 markets that combine both the old and the new markets in Amritsar.

Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar is located about 11 kilometers away from the city center. It is well-connected to other cities in India and also to a number of international cities. There are daily flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Dubai, Amritsar, Chandigarh, London, Toronto, and Tashkent, among other cities.

One can easily drive or hire a cab to reach Amritsar from neighboring states and cities such as Amritsar, Jammu, and Chandigarh. Driving to Amritsar is one of the most common and convenient ways of traveling and there are numerous options en route to halting for refreshments.

Amritsar Railway Station is the key railway station in the city and is well-connected to almost all major cities in India including Amritsar, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Agra, and Chandigarh, among others.

The best time to visit Amritsar is between the months of November and March, when the climate is comparatively pleasant and perfect for sightseeing and visiting the Golden Temple. However, sometimes the temperature can also touch a freezing 4 Degree Celsius.

Kava Grill and Lounge, Ziva, Charming Chicken, Haveli, Kulcha Land Ahuja Milk Bhandar, Shahi Qila and Kesar Da Dhaba are a few of the famous restaurants in Amritsar.

Taj Swarna, Regenta Inn, Courtyard, Country’s Inn, Radisson Blu, Golden Sarovar Portico and Ramada are the famous hotels in Amritsar.

Hyatt Regency, Best Western Merrion, Golden View, HK Clarks Inn and Comfort Inn are famous resorts in Amritsar.

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