Amritsar is the spiritual home of the Sikhs, with the glowing Golden Temple, the world's largest free kitchen, Jallianwala Bagh and the lively border ceremony at Wagah. It is rich in Punjabi food. October to March is best.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
2–3 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 15h from the US East Coast, 9.5h from Europe, 1.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Cover your head, remove shoes and wash feet before the temple.
- Arrive at the Wagah ceremony early for good seats.
- Langar meals are free; leave a donation if you can.
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