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). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib, contemplate the long history of Gobindgarh Fort, take in nature's colorful creations at Jallianwala Bagh, and make a trip to Khalsa College.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Amritsar holiday planner.

New York City, USA to Amritsar is an approximately 19- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Traveling from New York City to Amritsar, you'll lose 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in February, you will find days in Amritsar are much warmer (71°F), and nights are a bit warmer (45°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel back home.