Amritsar (Golden Temple) — 5-day itinerary

Amritsar (Golden Temple) in five days

A day-by-day plan for Amritsar (Golden Temple), Punjab, 15 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

5 days in Amritsar (Golden Temple)

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Day 1

Day 1

Harmandir Sahib parikrama

Harmandir Sahib parikrama

Day 1

Akal Takht

Akal Takht

Day 1

Langar hall community meal

Langar hall community meal

Day 2

Day 2

Golden Temple lit up at night

Golden Temple lit up at night

Day 2

Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Day 2

Old city bazaar walk

Old city bazaar walk

Day 3

Day 3

Afternoon drive to Wagah Border

Afternoon drive to Wagah Border

Day 3

Border retreat ceremony

Border retreat ceremony

Day 3

Evening back in Amritsar

Evening back in Amritsar

Day 4

Day 4

Partition Museum

Partition Museum

Day 4

Hall Bazaar

Hall Bazaar

Day 4

Amritsari kulcha at a local dhaba

Amritsari kulcha at a local dhaba

Day 5

Day 5

Early Golden Temple visit

Early Golden Temple visit

Day 5

Last bazaar walk

Last bazaar walk

Day 5

Drive out

Drive out

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Planning Amritsar (Golden Temple)

Is head covering required at the Golden Temple?+

Yes, head covering is required for everyone inside the complex; scarves are available at the entrance for visitors who do not have one.

Is the langar really free for everyone?+

Yes, the community kitchen at the Golden Temple serves a free vegetarian meal to every visitor, day and night, regardless of religion or background.

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