✈️ By Air:
Amritsar Airport Distance from Golden Temple(~13 km)
Connectivity: Daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Srinagar & international destinations

🚆 By Train
Amritsar Junction Railway Station (~2 km)
Major Routes: Well connected to Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Jammu

🚌 By Road / Bus
Amritsar Bus Stand (ISBT): ~2 km from the Golden Temple
Regular state-run and private buses from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and nearby Punjab towns

Sri Guru Ram Das Niwas (Sarai) – Managed by SGPC, basic but free/seva-based rooms right next to the temple
💰 ₹100–₹500/night (deposit may apply)

Hotel Urban Galaxy – Budget-friendly and walkable from the temple (~500m); great for solo/couple stays
💰 ₹1,200–₹2,200/night

Hotel HK Clarks Inn – Comfortable & modern, great for families, ~600m from temple
💰 ₹2,800–₹4,500/night

Ramada by Wyndham Amritsar – Premium hotel with pool & restaurant, just 700m from temple
💰 ₹4,000–₹6,000/night

⛅ Summer (April to October)
• Darshan Timings: 3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony (Prakash): ~4:00 AM
• Closing Ceremony (Sukhasan): ~10:00 PM

❄️ Winter (November to March)
• Darshan Timings: 3:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• Opening Ceremony (Prakash): ~4:30 AM
• Closing Ceremony (Sukhasan): ~9:30 PM

🔔Rituals
Amrit Vela Kirtan: Begins around 3:00 AM
Prakash of Guru Granth Sahib: ~4:00–4:30 AM

🛕 Guru ka Langar (Inside Golden Temple)
What to Expect: Simple, soulful vegetarian food served with love
Cost: Free (voluntary donation welcome)

🥘 Kesar Da Dhaba  (~1 km from temple)
💰 ₹150–₹300 per person
Must Try: Dal makhani (slow-cooked overnight), lachha paratha, phirni

🥤 Gurdas Ram Jalebi Wala – Sweet shop just outside temple lane
💰 ₹40–₹80
Must Try: Hot jalebis, gulab jamun

🍛 Bharawan Da Dhaba – Near Town Hall, iconic Punjabi joint
💰 ₹200–₹400 per person
Must Try: Amritsari thali, chole bhature, paneer tikka

🥟 Brothers Dhaba – Family-friendly, near Partition Museum
💰 ₹250–₹400 per person
Must Try: Stuffed kulchas, dal fry, jeera rice

Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The entire temple is lit with candles and lamps.

Bandi Chhor Divas / Diwali
Coincides with Diwali but celebrated as Bandi Chhor Divas, marking Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s return from imprisonment.

Vaisakhi
Marks the Khalsa Panth's founding by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. Celebrated with mass baptisms (Amrit Sanchar), grand nagar kirtans, and festive langars.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Commemorates the first Sikh martyr who laid the foundation of the Golden Temple.

Jallianwala Bagh
📍 Just 300 meters from the Golden Temple
A deeply moving historical site, this garden marks the tragic 1919 massacre where hundreds of peaceful protesters were killed by British forces.

Partition Museum
📍 ~500 meters from the temple (Town Hall building)
A one-of-a-kind museum that tells the story of India’s 1947 Partition through personal stories, artifacts, and immersive exhibits.

Gobindgarh Fort
📍 ~2 km from the temple
This historic military fort has been transformed into a heritage complex featuring 7D shows, museums, traditional food courts, and cultural performances.

Durgiana Temple
📍 ~1.2 km away
Often called the “Silver Temple,” it resembles the Golden Temple but is dedicated to Hindu deities like Durga and Lakshmi. Peaceful and less crowded.

No, the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar does not offer VIP darshan or any form of priority access.