Weather: Amritsar has an extreme climate with very hot summers and very cold winters. Monsoon hits the city around the first week of July and brings average rainfall. Temperature usually ranges between 30 to 46 °C in summers and between 0 to 17 °C in winters.
Rainfall: 541.9mm. (average)
About Amritsar
Amritsar lied at a distance of about 280 miles from Delhi and is only 16 miles from Wagha, the outpost of the Indo-Pakistan border. The city is an important regional market center for agricultural goods, woolens, spices and dry fruits and also the center for India's border security. Today it is India's important distribution centre of dry-fruits, tea (next only to Calcutta), of condiments and is a leading exporter of goods to the Middle East. Woolen tweeds, suitings, blankets, shawls in traditional weaves, ivory (now plastic) inlay furniture, swords of all designs, oils, scents, jutties (traditional embroidered shoes), cut-glass crockery, selective musical instruments, carpets are manufactured here almost in every bazaar. Its pickles, murabbas (Indian jams) and papads and warian and sweetmeats are exported to far off places, right into Punjabi Diaspora abroad. With a population of about 4,00,000 and a number of educational institutions, business markets, industrial concerns, banks, hotels parks and restaurants, Amritsar still remains the most important, the largest and, perhaps, the most picturesque city in the Punjab.
Tourist Places
Golden Temple Located in the heart of the city is the golden temple, the most visited tourist attraction of amritsar. characterised by its four entrance doors ...more
Baisakhi Festival The Hindu New Year finds expression in this exuberant festival, celebrated throughout India. Baisakhi celebrations in Punjab are spectacular, as this is a very special day for the Sikhs. Displayi ...more
Lohri Festival Lohri is mainly celebrated in the North Indian states of Punbaj, Haryana, and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Lohri is celebrated after the harvesting of the Rabi (winter) crops and give in to relaxin ...more
Getting Around
Though there are local buses, we don't recommend them. Try the local taxis instead - these are generally metered. And if you are the one who enjoys a slow and patient local tour, hop on to the cycle rickshaws.
How to reach
By Air : Amritsar is connected by Indian Airlines flights to Delhi and Srinagar. Rajasansi airport is not far from the city and taxis are available for the transfers.
By Rail: Amritsar is connected with direct trains to Delhi , Calcutta , Mumbai , Puri, and other places. Amritsar Railway station provides amenities including Retiring room and refreshment rooms. Taxis are available outside the station.
By Road : There is vast network of bus services of Punjab, Himachal , Delhi . Haryana, PEPSU, Chandigarh, U.P , J& K , Rajasthan state roadways, apart from private operators. Important destinations include Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kullu, Manali and Jammu.
