Golden Temple precinct

Amritsar, India

The spiritual centre of the city, its marble walkways and sacred pool drawing pilgrims and visitors alike.

Places in Golden Temple precinct

Langar hall, Golden Temple The temple's free communal kitchen, serving simple vegetarian meals to thousands daily as an act of Sikh service.

Best time to visit: October to March avoids Punjab's punishing summer heat, with winter also suiting Sarson ka saag season.
Getting around: The Golden Temple complex and old city are walkable; auto-rickshaws are the practical way to reach the Wagah Border ceremony and the Partition Museum.
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Language: Punjabi, Hindi, English. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Current trends: Hotel dining rooms across the city, including at the Hyatt Regency, have leaned further into recreating the authentic street food of the old city within a formal restaurant setting.

Old City lanes — Narrow streets around the temple lined with kulcha stalls and traditional shops.
Hall Bazaar — An artistic lane of shops and street food stalls close to the old city walls, a favoured spot for shopping and snacking.