The Golden Temple

The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Harimandir Sahib Amritsar) isn't just an important religious spot of the Sikhs, yet it is also known as one of Amritsar's most striking tourist destinations. It also represents an exceptional, legacy of the Sikhs. The Golden Temple portrays amazing Sikh architecture and its beauty is truly fascinating.

Things to Do:

1. Sighting 

Viewing the Golden Temple is always great to treat for the eyes & soul. The place is so beautiful that even at night it looks amazing and fills one with wonderful memories.

2. Eat Together

Free meals are provided to visitors belonging to all religions. On average, around 75,000 people eat a free meal here on daily basis. However, only vegetarian food is served. Hygiene is given a lot of importance. 

3. Volunteer

The golden temple Amritsar employs about 300 Sewadars though 90% of the working staff is made up of volunteers. sewadar helps the gurudwara management by giving prasad to a devotee at Golden Temple. 

4. Feel the lake atmosphere

The golden temple is also famous for its ‘Sarovar’. The gurdwara is built around a man-made pool that was completed by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das, in 1577. Its lake atmosphere is simply amazing which attracts tourists apart from the pilgrimage.

Places to Visit near Golden Temple:

• Jallianwala Bagh
• Partition Museum
• Durgiana Temple
• Akal Takht
• Ram Bagh
• Wagah Border
• Gobindgarh Fort
• Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai
• Jama Masjid Khairuddin
• Hall Bazar
• Mata Lal Devi Temple
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
• Khalsa College

Temple Timings:

Monday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wedesday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Darshan is free for everyone.

Location:

Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006