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Amritsar

The radiant Golden Temple

🗓️ Best time: October–March💰 Budget · ~$40/day📍 India

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About Amritsar

The spiritual centre of Sikhism, wrapped around the luminous Golden Temple and its free community kitchen — plus hearty Punjabi food and the theatrical border ceremony.

⭐ Things to do in Amritsar

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)Wagah Border ceremonyJallianwala BaghPartition MuseumCommunity kitchen (langar)Gobindgarh FortOld-city food walkSadda Pind heritage village

🍽️ What to eat in Amritsar

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Amritsari kulchaSarson da saag & makki di rotiAmritsari fishLassi

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Autos and e-rickshaws; the old city is walkable.

💡 Local tip

Visit the Golden Temple after dark when it's floodlit and reflected in the pool.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe for tourists; use registered transport, dress modestly at temples, and drink bottled water.

🌙 Nightlife

Low-key — the Golden Temple glows all night.