Amritsar Travel Guide 2026
Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Amritsar. Things to Do, Eat & Stay — plus curated category hubs for Punjab, India.
Pilgrimage city centered on the Golden Temple and bustling food lanes.
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Pop. ~1.2M (2011)140 km² (50 sq mi)IST (UTC+5:30)ATQSikh heritage city centered on the Go…
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| Population | approximately 1.2 million (2011 census) |
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| Area | approximately 140 km² (50 sq mi) (order-of-magnitude) |
| Elevation | approximately 230 m |
| Founded / established | Sikh heritage city centered on the Golden Temple |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest airport | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) |
| Languages | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
| Nicknames | Holy City |
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At a glance
- Last updated: May 2026
- 21 active categories and 184 ranked listings.
- Overall city score: 7.3/10.
- Cost level: $$.
- Top categories: Restaurants & Food (10), Tourist Attractions (10), Street Food (10), Coffee & Cafés (10).