Jallianwala Bagh

Jallianwala Bagh is a garden site of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that is located close to the Golden Temple Complex. This public garden houses a memorial, which was established in 1951, to pay homage to the thousands of people, who were killed in the incident.

Around 10,000 people gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh to peacefully protest against the Rowlatt Act, on 13th April 1919. Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer with his army of 150 troops ordered open fire at the crowd. 400 people were killed on the spot and 1500 wounded people were left to die in the well within the garden.

In 1961, a 45 foot red stone pillar in the shape of flame was built in the Jallianwala Bagh. Tourists visiting the park can see the bullet marks on the walls and the point from where 1600 rounds of bullets were fired by troops on innocent people.

Spread over 26,000 sq. mt, this garden site houses a Martyr’s Gallery, which holds an exhibit of portraits of some freedom fighters. Managed by the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust, this memorial was established as per the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act passed by the Government of India in 1951.
 
Timing:  Entry
                6 am - 7 pm (Summers)
                7am - 6 pm (Winters)
               Gallery
                 9 am – 5 pm (Summers)
                 10 am – 4 pm (Winters)