Amritsar Reviews

Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Shopping is limited to Sikh artifacts and religious ornaments, mostly sold around the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is an absolutely must-see. The architecture and design of the temple and the entire enclosure, the calm of the water body that surrounds it, the shining gold plating of the temple, the live and soothing bhajans sung by devotees within the temple, the piety of people Sikhs paying homage, everything adds up to a memorable experience.

Activities & things to do
Sightseeing only. Jallianwalla Baug is an eerie reminder of the brutality of our freedom struggle. A short walk from the Golden Temple, it is imperative one visit this landmark. A 40 km drive to the Wagah border check post is worth a visit only if you go there in the evening for the flag exchange between the 2 armies. Large crowds charged on nationalistic fervour, nationalistic songs blaring on the microphone, soldiers in full military uniform and armed to the teeth make this a must-visit as well.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Regular trains from Delhi and Chandigarh. Good roads connecting with Pathankhot, Chandigarh and Delhi. Avoid summer. It will be very hot. Make a hotel booking in advance...during important festival days, it might be tough to find a booking in a city filled with thousands of devotees.