Amritsar Overview

Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe.Amritsar (Punjabi pronunciation: [əmːˈɾɪtsəɾ] , ISO: Amr̥tasara), historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. It is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre, located in the Majha region of Punjab. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km (135 mi) north-west of 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 of the Golden Temple, one of Sikhism religion's most spiritually significant and most-visited gurudwaras. The city is also known for Amritsari food, and wooden chessboards and the chess pieces manufacturing industry.

Amritsar Weather

Typically for Northwestern India, Amritsar has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) bordering on a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures in Amritsar usually range from −1 to 45 °C (30 to 113 °F). It experiences four primary seasons: winter (December to March), when temperatures can drop to −1 °C (30 °F); summer (April to June), when temperatures can reach 45 °C (113 °F); monsoon (July to September); and post-monsoon (October to November). Annual rainfall is about 726.0 millimetres (28.6 in).[40] The lowest recorded temperature is −3.6 °C (25.5 °F), was recorded on 9 December 1996 and the highest temperature, 48.0 °C (118.4 °F), was recorded on 23 May 2013.[41] The official weather station for the city is the civil aerodrome at Rajasansi. Weather records here date back to 15 November 1947.

Itenerary

Day 1: Haridwar to Roorkee(38 kms)

The distance of haridwar to roorkee 38 km.it takes approx 59 min Haridwar to Roorkee.it is safe tour ladies and tourists.

Day 2: Roorkee to Yamunanagar(84.8 km)

The distance of Roorkee to Yamunanagar 84 km. it takes approx 1 hr 46 min Roorkee to Yamunanagar.it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Day 3: Yamunanagar to Kurukshetra (44.7 km)

The distance of Yamunanagar To Kurukshetra 44 km. it takes approx 1 hr 8 min Yamunanagar to Kurukshetra. it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Day 4: Kurukshetra to Ambala (49.7 km)

The distance of Kurukshetra to Ambala 49 km. it takes approx 51 min Kurukshetra to Ambala. it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Day 5: Ambala to Ludhiana (119.1 km)

The distance of Ambala to Ludhiana 119 km. it takes approx 2 hr 22 min Ambala to Ludhiana. it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Day 6: Ludhiana to Jalandhar (61.3 km)

The distance of Ludhiana to Jalandhar 61 km. it takes approx 1 hr 7 min Ludhiana to Jalandhar. it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Day 7: Jalandhar to Amritsar (82.1 km)

The distance of Jalandhar to Amritsar 82 km. it takes approx 1 hr 34 min Jalandhar to Amritsar. it is safe tour for ladies and tourists.

Inclusions in Amritsar tour package

lodging based on sharing a twin.Breakfast is the meal.Every sightseeing and transfer according to the schedule.

Exclusions in Amritsar tour package

Personal costs include phone calls, mineral water, soft and strong beverages, porterage, tips, and gratuities.Admission and guidance fees Anything that is not listed among the included materials.