Amritsar, Punjab
Amritsar Travel Guide
Golden Temple darshan, langar seva, Wagah border ceremony, and Punjabi food culture.
Amritsar, Punjab
Amritsar Travel Guide
Live weather
Amritsar
27°C
Overcast
Humidity 93%Wind 5 km/h
Typical climate
North Indian plains-hot dry summers, cool foggy winters. The Golden Temple complex is comfortable year-round indoors; old-city walks are best in cooler months.
Map
Amritsar
Best time to visit
- Oct–Mar: pleasant weather for temple visits and old-city walks.
- Baisakhi (Apr): vibrant festival atmosphere at the Golden Temple.
- Avoid Jun peak heat for long outdoor sightseeing.
Temperature ranges
Oct–Mar
8–25°C
Ideal for heritage walks.
Apr–Jun
25–42°C
Visit temples early morning.
Monsoon
24–34°C
Humid; carry umbrella.
Clothing suggestions
- Modest clothing-cover head, shoulders, and legs at the Golden Temple.
- Scarves provided at entrance; carry your own for comfort.
- Comfortable slip-on shoes removed frequently at shrines.
- Light cotton by day; warm layer for winter evenings.
Packing essentials
- Head covering (dupatta or scarf) for Golden Temple.
- Socks for walking on marble-shoes left at shoe counters.
- Government photo ID for hotels and trains.
- Reusable water bottle; langar is vegetarian and free.
Top attractions
- Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) and Amrit Sarovar.
- Wagah border retreat ceremony (India–Pakistan).
- Jallianwala Bagh memorial.
- Partition Museum and old-city bazaars.
- Punjabi street food: kulcha, lassi, and Amritsari fish (optional).