15 days in Amritsar Itinerary

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amritsar: Jalandhar (Rangla Punjab Haveli, Wonderland Theme Park, & more) and Harike Lake (in Firozpur). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Jallianwala Bagh, and admire the landmark architecture of Akal Takht.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Amritsar online tour itinerary planner .

New York City, USA to Amritsar is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 10 hour difference. When traveling from New York City in February, plan for much warmer days in Amritsar, with highs around 71°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.