About Golden Temple, Amritsar (Punjab): Golden Temple is the most important and famous pilgrimage place for Sikh religion people which is located in Amritsar of the Punjab state, India. Golden Temple was built in 1589 by Guru Ram Das where gold covered in 1830 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh then it called as "Golden Temple" and become the most famous pilgrimage place for Sikh religion people. It is also has man made holy pool where pilgrims holy dip into pool to become sacred to prayer on Gurdwara. Golden Temple is a largest Gurdwara in all over world where come lots of tourists and pilgrims to prayer on holy Gurdwara. It is a most visited Gurdwara of the world and main holy place for all over Sikh religion people.
How can Reach: Golden Temple is placed in Amritsar of the Punjab state, India. To reach Amritsar are available Road, Train and Air transports from Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi and Dehradun etc.
By Flight: Nearest airport is "Amritsar Airport (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport)" which is just 13.2 KM distance from Golden Temple (Amritsar). Amritsar Airport is a domestic and international airport where tourists can get flights to other major cities of the India and some foreign countries.
By Train: Nearest train station is "Amritsar Railway Station" which is just 2.0 KM distance from Golden Temple (Amritsar). Its is central railway station of the Amritsar city where tourists can get trains to major cities of the India.
By Road: National Highway 54 and National Highway 354 connects Amritsar (Punjab) to other cities of the India.
Golden Temple Built Year: 1589
Gold Foil Covered Year: 1830
Basic Built By: Guru Ram Das
Completely Renovated by: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Location: Amritsar, Punjab.
Tourist Attractions: Darshani Deori - Historical landmark, Harmandir Sahib - Gurudwara, Ramgarhia Bunga, Central Sikh Museum, Akal Takht, Diwan Hall Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Sarovar Harmandir Sahib Ji, Dukh Bhanjani Beri, Solar Clock, Punjab Kirpan Factory, Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib, Gurudwara Thara Sahib, Fountain Golden Temple, Golden Temple Plaza - Museum etc.
Things to Do: Prayer on Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara, Swimming into Sarovar Harmandir Sahib Ji, Visit Sikh History items at Central Sikh Museum, Eat Holy Food at Langar Hall, Shopping Pilgrimage related items etc.
Best Time to Visit:
Summer Season in Amritsar: March to June
Winter Season in Amritsar: October to February
Monsoon Season in Amritsar: July to September
Amritsar Weather Temperature:
Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | 3.4 | 6.3 | 10.9 | 16.1 | 21.3 | 24.3 | 25.3 | 24.9 | 22.1 | 15.4 | 8.7 | 4.1 |
Average High (℃) | 18.4 | 21.7 | 26.8 | 34.2 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 34.2 | 34.1 | 32 | 27.1 | 21.1 |
Nearest Accommodations:
Luxury Hotels: Hotel Punjabi Niwas, IFM Guest House @ Amritsar, Royal Crown Residency, Golden Paradise Hotel, Hotel Majestic, Gurdwara UU Pkt Pitampura Yatri Niwas, Kamal Guest House, Hotel Heritage Inn, Hotel Sakhi Inn, Treebo Trip Smile Inn, Surya Beacon Hotel, FabExpress Sant Golden Temple, Raj Tirath Niwas, Hotel MM Paradise, Sita Niwas Parking, Hotel Urban Galaxy, Hotel CJ International, Hotel R. S. Residency, OM SAI B&B, Malhotra Guest House, Hotel Manje Bistre Dormitory, Temple City Guest House, Hotel Great Stay, Hotel Golden Tower, Hotel City Heart Amritsar, Hotel Golden Tower, Hotel Prems Paradise, FabExpress City Tower Inn, Hotel Golden Dreams, Diamond Guest House, Hotel LeGolden, CSJS Inn, Hotel Sapphire, Hotel Regal, Hotel Hari Darshan, HOTEL MERCURY INN, Treebo Trip Alpha Inn, Hotel Temple View, Hotel HKJ Residency, MG Residency, Swaran Guesthouse, AK residency, Regal Residency, Hotel Jarnail Inn, Hotel Blue Diamond, Ramada Amritsar, Hotel R.S. Residency, Hotel Sawera Grand, Hotel Infa, Stay N Pay Hotel, Hotel Royal View, Hotel Kumar, Hotel Angad Inn, Hotel KD Inn.
Affordable Hotels: Singh Yatri Niwas, Jashwant Rooms, Triple Sss, SB Residency, H.A Guest House, Hotel one GG Regency, Harman Guest House, Hotel Akaal Residency, KB Homestay, Deep Sangat Niwas, Aman Homestay, Hotel S S Royal, Hotel Akaal Residency, Hotel Guru Kalgidhar Residency, Guru Kirpa Guest House, Kawal Residency, Sidhu Guest House, Abhayveer B&B, Hotel Big City, GoStops Hostel, Hotel Quality inn, varinda home stay, Hotel Grace, Divud Ecom Hotel, Gurjeet guest house Amritsar, Divud Ecom Hotel, Hotel God Gift, Hotel God Gift, Hotel Indus, Hotel A-star, Bikram B & B, Radha Krishan Home Stay, Hotel Avi Inn, Mann Home Stay, Hotel City Park, Hotel City Star Amritsar, Hotel S K Paradise, Star Light Hotel, Hotel Gurbachan Castle, Sukhmani home stay, RK Guest House, Hotel City Inn, Kirpa Guest House, Arora Classic Guest House, Arora Guest House, Darshan Guest House, Madan Residency, Hotel Rivaayat Inn, Hotel Mahalaxmi, Hotel Forever Inn, Amritsar Grand, Gian Residency, Hotel Shivaay Grand, Hotel Krishna Residency, Sehaj Guest House, PG rooms, Hotel Moments Inn, Hotel Sakhan.
Nearest Major Airport: "Amritsar Airport (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport)" which is just 13.2 KM distance from Golden Temple (Amritsar).
Nearest Railway Station: "Amritsar Railway Station" which is just 2.0 KM distance from Golden Temple (Amritsar).
Bus Services: Bus services are available from Chandigarh, Delhi, Ludhiana and Pathankot to Amritsar tour.
Taxi Services: Car Taxi services are available from Chandigarh, Delhi, Ludhiana and Pathankot to Amritsar tour.
Distances from Golden Temple (Amritsar):
Amritsar : 2.0 KM
Amritsar Railway Station : 2.0 KM
Amritsar International Airport : 13.2 KM
Wagah Border : 35.0 KM
Pathankot : 117.8 KM
Ludhiana : 140.9 KM
Chandigarh : 225.8 KM
Jammu : 215.9 KM
Dehradun : 400.6 KM
Delhi : 451.7 KM