Amritsar historically also known as Ramdaspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is a city in north-western part in India.

 Amritsar is home to the Harmandir Sahib (commonly known as the Golden Temple), the spiritual and cultural center of Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than Taj Mahal with more than 100,000 visitors on weekdays alone and is the most popular destination for non- resident Indians. The city also houses the Akal Takht, the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa, and the Committee responsible for the upkeep of Gurdwaras.

The Ramtirth temple situated at Amritsar is believed to be Ashram site of Maharishi Valmiki, the writer of Ramayana.

The main commercial activities of Amritsar include tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts, service trades, and light engineering. The city is known for its rich cuisine and culture, and for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 under British Rule.

Best time to visit

September to March