Air
Amritsar is connected by air with Delhi and Shrinagar.

Rail
Amritsar is connected by rail with Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Varanasi, Wagah (Attari Border) and some other places in India.

Road
Amritsar is connected by bus with Ambala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Ferozepur, Jammu etc. Some of the road distances are as follows:- Jammu 216 kms, Ferozepur 160 kms, Chandigarh 235 kms, Delhi 435 kms and Wagah 29 kms.

Local Transport
Cycle Rickshaws,Taxis, City buses.

Area
5,075sq.km

Population
25,03,165

Temperature
Summer- Max.34,Min.15
Winter- Max.18,Min.0.

STD Code
0183

CLIMATE
Summer months between May and August are hot and dry in Amritsar, when day temperatures go beyond 40° C.Monsoons bring some respite, while winters are cold with minimum temperatures falling down to 4°C.

The Golden Temple
The Golden Temple or Hari Mandir , situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple of the Sikhs. The site of the temple was sacred to the Sikhs since the time of the 4th guru, Ram Das. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. All Sikh people try to make a visit to the temple and take bath in the holy tank of the temple.

Jallian Walah Bagh
This place is noted for its most notorious massacre under British rule. It is 400 meters north of the Golden Temple. The British General Dyer was the Lieutenant Governor of the province in 1919. He banned all meetings and demonstrations led by Indians against the economical set back by World War I. On 13 April 1919, pilgrims poured into Amritsar to celebrate the Baisakhi festival, a holiday in the Sikh calendar. In the afternoon thousands of people gathered at Jallian Wala Bagh to celebrate Baisakhi. This ground surrounded by high walls on all sides has only a narrow alley for access. General Dyer personally led the troops to the sight and ordered his men to open fire without any warning. It resulted in the death of 379 and injured more than 1200. India was outraged by Dyer s massacre. Gandhiji, called for a nation wide strike and started the Non-cooperation Movement, which became an important mile stone in the struggle for India s Independence.

Durgiana Temple
The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and dates back to 16th century. This Hindu temple also draws its share of visitors. A large temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi ( The Goddess of wealth) and Narayan. ( The Preserver of Universe ). All dignitaries visiting Golden Temple make it a point to visit Durgiana Temple also.

Mata Mandir
This Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh , is similar to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple at Katra(Jammu). The temple draws a large number of devotees from far and near.

Fort Gobind Garh
In the south-west of the city, has been taken over by the Indian army and is now off limits. It was built in 1805-09 by Ranjit Singh, who was also responsible for constructing the city walls.

Ram Bagh
This beautiful garden is named as a tribute to Guru Ram Das, the founder of the city of Amritsar. It is situated in the new part of town and has a museum in the summer palace built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) the Lion of Punjab. The museum contains weapons dating back to Mughal times and some portraits of the ruling houses of the Punjab and a replica of the diamond Kohinoor . To commemorate the memory of his valour Ram Bagh has a lively statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh saddled on a horse. It is closed on Wednesday.

Ram Thirth
The place gets special mention in the great Hindu epic Ramayana . It is the place where Maharshi Valmiki gave shelter to Sita , wife of Rama when she was abandoned after the Lanka Victory. It was here that she gave birth to the twins Lav- Kush. There is also a temple here.

Taren Taran
It is an important Sikh tank about 25km south of Amritsar. There is a temple, which predates Amritsar, and a tower on the east side of the tank, which was also constructed by Ranjit Singh. It is said that any leper who can swim across the tank will be miraculously cured.

Tarn Taran
Flush with a sense of well-being and generosity of spirit, after visiting Darbar Sahib, you may well be keyed up to visit another very important Sikh shrine, the Gurudwara Taran Taran, built in 1768 to honour Guru Ram Das. Located just 22 km south of Amritsar, this gilded dome edifice reflects the sanctity inspired by the Golden Temple. It is believed the holy waters of the tank could cure lepers.

Hari-ka-patan
Situated just outside the city at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers, this sylvan spot is a hot favourite with bird watchers and nature lovers. Best in winter when migratory birds take centre stage. Take your fishing tackle with you.

Amarsari s are wising up to branded products so don t be surprised if you see those crowds at Ritu s and Color Plus. If you thought salwar kameez outfits were going to be cheaper in this heartland of the Punjabi dress code, forget it,it s cheaper to shop in Delhi s Lajpat Nagar Central Market.

1.For nifty looking shoes, try Drish off Cooper Road or Trendy on Lawrence Road but for Pakistani-style jutis check out the little shops outside Hall Gate opposite the newspaper stalls.
2.The Mochi Bazaar offers everything from the chunj wali juti (pointy-toed jutis for men) to the more delicate mojris.
3.Check out the Guru Bazaar for Amritsar s famous jadauu jewellery.
The city is also known for its excellent tweeds, shawls and blankets. For woollens, check out the shops in Shastri Market.