1). The Golden Temple : The Golden Temple (or Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest site of Sikhism. Attacked and demolished by raiders many times, the current structure of marble and copper was built in 1809 at the behest of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
The sanctum sanctorum was then overlaid with golden foil in 1830, and thus the shrine acquired the name of the Golden Temple.
Best time to visit: The Golden Temple is open 24 hours. Tips: Early morning and late night is the best period to avoid queues.
2). The Wagah Border The Wagah Border is a must on the list of places to see in Amritsar. Patriotism is at its ceremonial best here.
Every evening before sunset, the soldiers from India and Pakistan lower the flags at this international border with a set of perfectly coordinated and well- orchestrated manoeuvres.
Best time to visit: The ceremony starts at 4:15 p.m. in winters and 5:15 p.m. in summers. Tips: There is limited entry, so plan to be there at least an hour before.
3).Jallianwala Bagh It has been almost a hundred year since General Dyer ordered his troops to incessantly fire machine guns at a congregation of peaceful protestors in a public garden.
A memorial at the site serves at a stark reminder of the dark chapter in history. One can still see the bullet marks on the walls.
Best time to visit: Early morning Reasonable time to be spent: 30 to 45 minutes Tips: Entry is free.
4). Places to eat in Amritsar Foodgasms come guranteed in Amritsar! Walk around the narrow by-lanes of the old city and feast on kulchas, kachoris, parathas, lassi and butter chicken!
A food walking tour is a great idea, check Foodtrailsindia and Jugaadus.
Tips: Top places to eat in Amritsar include Kesar Da Dhaba (famous for its thalis) at Chowk Passian, Bharawan Da Dhaba near Town Hall and Kanha Sweet at Dayanand Nagar.
5). Shopping in Amritsar What to pick up from the bazars of Amritsar? First, buy a pair or two of colorful Punjabi juttis from the shops near the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Then, head to Katra Jaimal Singh Market to pick up phulkari (flower embroidery) sarees and dupattas.
Buy local delicacies – papads and wadiyas – from Ujagar Singh Karam Singh store at Papraha Wala Bazar. Ram Lubhaya Aam Papar Wala at Lawrence Road is also recommended for a delectable variety of aam papads.