Amritsar travel guide

Amritsar Tourism | Amritsar Guide

You're Going to Love Amritsar

With a population of 1.09 million, Amritsar is a must-see destination in Punjab, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amritsar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Amritsar

Amritsar in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4749
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amritsar in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4749
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amritsar in June, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Amritsar, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Amritsar

Plane

When flying to Amritsar, you’ll arrive at Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl (ATQ), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Amritsar include IndiGo, Air India and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Amritsar departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h.

Plane

When flying to Amritsar, you’ll arrive at Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl (ATQ), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Amritsar include IndiGo, Air India and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Amritsar departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h.

Airlines serving Amritsar

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,780 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amritsar

From 5-star hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar to great affordable options like the Hotel Hong Kong Inn, Amritsar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,736 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,090 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amritsar

Most booked hotels in Amritsar

Taj Swarna
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,960+
Radisson Blu Hotel Amritsar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,922+
Ramada by Wyndham Amritsar
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,336+
Hyatt Regency Amritsar
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,636+
Park Inn by Radisson Amritsar Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,753+

Hiring a car in Amritsar

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Amritsar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Amritsar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.