Museums in Amritsar

Home to the legendary Sikh shrine Golden Temple, Amritsar is fondly called Ambarsar and will steal your heart with its colourful bazaars, lip-smacking street food, shopping hubs and historical monuments.

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Things To See & Do

Partition Museum

Partition Museum

World’s Only Partition Museum
Located in the historic Town Hall, the museum was opened in August 2017 to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of India's partition and houses artefacts and collections narrating the story of partition.

1-2 Hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Amritsar

Winter destination

  • OCT-MAR

    Peak Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • APR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings.
  • Things You'll Love:Exploring sightseeing attractions and attending various festivals.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

1/2

DiwaliOctober/November

Amritsar Sufi FestivalFebruary

BaisakhiMarch/ April

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Exploring a destination like Amritsar

Known for its Pilgrimage, Amritsar is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during October, November, December, January, February and March, Amritsar is a tourists’ delight. Diwali, Amritsar Sufi Festival, and Baisakhi are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (October/November, February, and March/ April consecutively.

While July, August and September are considered moderate season, April, May and June are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in October, November, December, January, February and March you can expect pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings, whilst in the moderate season you will experience warm and humid days with mild to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. In off-season the weather here is extremely hot and dry weather with temperatures reaching as high as 40C.

In Amritsar, tourists enjoy getting indulged in exploring sightseeing attractions and attending various festivals in the peak season, whereas in moderate season enjoying hot and delicious food from around the city are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy off-season discounts and deals.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Amritsar, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are Golden Temple, Amristar, Gobindgarh Fort, Jallianwala Bagh.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Amritsar

How is the weather of Amritsar in peak season?

The weather of Amritsar in peak season is pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings. It means you can easily plan a trip to Amritsar in the months of ​​​​​​​​October, November, December, January, February and March to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Amritsar?

In the peak season months October, November, December, January, February and March you will experience pleasant weather with sunny days and comparatively cold evenings wherein around moderate season i.e. July, August and September you will enjoy warm and humid days with mild to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. Whatever that suits your calendar, Amritsar awaits you for a good time.

For which type of travelling is Amritsar a perfect destination?

Amritsar is a perfect destination for Pilgrimage themed holidays.