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Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, a stunning gold-and-marble temple surrounded by a sacred pool.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Punjab, India · Asia
Amritsar is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Nangli, right by Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
Amritsar is a major city located in Punjab, India. With a population of 1,159,227, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Amritsar sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amritsar to your route.
Amritsar, also known as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km (135 mi) north-west ofRead more
Chandigarh, and 455 km (283 mi) north-west of New Delhi. It is 28 km (17.4 mi) from the India-Pakistan border, and 47 km (29 mi) north-east of Lahore, Pakistan.
According to the 2011 census, the city had a population of 1,132,383. It is one of the ten municipal corporations in the state; Karamjit Singh Rintu is serving as the mayor of the city. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Amritsar is the second-most populous city in Punjab and the most populous metropolitan region in the state, with a population of roughly 2 million. Amritsar is the centre of the Amritsar Metropolitan Region.
Amritsar is the economic capital of Punjab. It is a major tourist centre with nearly a hundred thousand daily visitors. The city has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) program of the Government of India. It is home to the Golden Temple, the holiest site and most-visited gurudwara in Sikhism. The city is also known for its food, and for the manufacture of wooden chessboards and chess pieces.
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Amritsar is located in Punjab, India, Asia. The coordinates are 31.6223 latitude, 74.8753 longitude.
Amritsar has a population of approximately 1,159,227 people, making it a major city in India.
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The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, a stunning gold-and-marble temple surrounded by a sacred pool.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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A cramped dhaba down a Chowk Passian lane in old Amritsar, cooking in desi ghee over wood fires since 1916. Known for its dal and thick parathas served with a lump of white butter.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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