{"id":2136,"date":"2018-01-04T10:32:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T05:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2018-01-05T08:39:03","modified_gmt":"2018-01-05T03:09:03","slug":"plan-one-day-trip-amritsar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/plan-one-day-trip-amritsar\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan one day trip to Amritsar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Places to visit<\/span><\/h2>\n

In your one day trip to Amritsar, you can cover the popular sites like Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Gandhi Gate, Hall Gate Circle, Gobindgarh Fort, and Mata Lal Devi Mandir.<\/span><\/p>\n

Route to follow<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first destination could be the Golden Temple, followed by Jallianwala Bagh, Gandhi Gate, Gobindgarh Fort, and if time permits then Mata Lal Devi Mandir.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following image can help in visualizing the route-<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Route-<\/a><\/p>\n

Courtesy: Google Maps<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

How to reach Amritsar?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Reaching Amritsar by air-<\/b><\/p>\n

Amritsar has both domestic and international flight connectivity. The airport is at a distance of about 11 kilometers from the city center. You can then <\/span>book a cab from Amritsar airport to the Golden Temple<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Amritsar by train-<\/b><\/p>\n

Amritsar is well connected to different cities in India via train. The Amritsar railway station is located in the center of the city. It is only 15 minutes drive to the Golden Temple. Just to mention, Amritsar also offers railway connectivity to Lahore in Pakistan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Amritsar via road-<\/b><\/p>\n

Amritsar is connected to the network of different cities in India, hence <\/span>intercity road travel<\/span><\/a> is easy. One can easily reach Amritsar from the northern states in less than a day\u2019s time. Travel buses from different states are also available to reach Amritsar.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much time to spend at each place?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once you reach Amritsar, it takes around 7 hours to cover each place. You can adjust the time according to your convenience. Following is a rapid guide-<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Golden Temple<\/h4>\n

It is a holy gurudwara and an important pilgrimage site of Sikh community. The real name of the Golden Temple is Harmandir Sahib, also called as Darbar Sahib. Because of the gold plating on the top half of the building, it got its name Golden Temple. You can <\/span>read more about the Golden Temple<\/span><\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number:<\/b> +91 183 255 3957<\/span><\/p>\n

Gurudwara timing:<\/b> 03:00 AM to 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Special:<\/b> Eat at the Langar<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Jallianwala Bagh<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance:<\/b> 10 minutes by foot<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Jallianwala Bagh<\/h4>\n

It is a public garden and a memorial of national importance. The Jallianwala Bagh commemorates the massacre of peaceful celebrators of the Punjabi New Year by the British occupying forces.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Jallianwala<\/a>
courtesy: www.mygola.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Golden Temple Rd, Amritsar, Punjab, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours:<\/b> 6:30AM\u20137:30PM, Open all days<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Special:<\/b> An important milestone in India\u2019s freedom fight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Gandhi Gate and Hall Gate Circle<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: <\/b>10 minutes by car<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Gandhi Gate and Hall Gate Circle<\/h4>\n

Gandhi Gate is an ancient monumental red stone gate from the 17th century. You could also be interested in the \u201cbazaar\u201d to shop souvenirs. The Hall Gate Circle is a roundabout featuring a large statue of Martyr Udham Singh. It is at a distance of about 10 minutes on foot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Gandhi<\/a>
courtesy: www.newindianexpress.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hall<\/a>
courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Hathi Gate, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours:<\/b> Mostly the shops are open from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Gate is open at all times. The Hall Gate Circle visiting time is 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Special:<\/b> Local shops<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: <\/b>10 minutes by car<\/span><\/p>\n

#4 Gobindgarh Fort<\/h4>\n

It is a historic fort built during the 18th century. The fort was occupied by the army, but is open to public now since 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Gobindgarh<\/a>
courtesy: en.wikipedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours:<\/b> 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Open all days<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline number:<\/b> +91 183 521 7666<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Special:<\/b> Museum, which is a repository of Punjab\u2019s history<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Mata Lal Devi Mandir<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: <\/b>10 minutes by car<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 Mata Lal Devi Mandir<\/h4>\n

It is a HIndu temple of Mata Lal Devi, the goddess known to fulfill the wishes of the devotees.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Amritsar<\/a>
courtesy: www.potokphotography.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Rani Ka Bagh, Mohindra Colony, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline number:<\/b> +91 183 256 2155<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 50 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Special:<\/b> Temple\u2019s intricate interiors and ornate idol of Goddess Lal Devi.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to eat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Eating at the <\/span>Langar<\/i><\/b> at the Golden Temple is one of a kind experience. Here is a link to quickly refresh your know how about the <\/span>Amritsar cuisine<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information source: Google Travel<\/em><\/p>\n

Cover image courtesy:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/<\/span>gandara<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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