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The holiest shrine in Sikhism, a spiritual sanctuary of gold and marble surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar pool in Amritsar.
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The Sri Harmandir Sahib, commonly known as the Golden Temple, is the most important spiritual site of Sikhism, located in the city of Amritsar. The temple itself is a two-story structure, with its upper floor covered in pure gold leaf, which gives it the famous name. It is situated in the middle of a large man-made pool called the Amrit Sarovar, or Pool of Nectar. Visitors walk along a marble causeway, the Guru's Bridge, to reach the main shrine where priests and musicians continuously chant from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book.
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
October-December, weekends, and on Sikh festivals (Gurpurabs) and national holidays.
January-March and August-September on weekdays.
April-July on weekday mornings due to the extreme heat.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
3:00 AM — 10:00 PM
The temple complex is open almost 24 hours, but darshan (viewing of the inner sanctum) generally takes place from around 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Timings can vary slightly based on the season and religious events. The Palki Sahib ceremony happens twice daily, early morning and late night.
Entry is completely free for all visitors, regardless of nationality or religion.
Find your way to this destination with ease
Address
Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006
Coordinates
31.6200, 74.8765
Nearest City
Coorg
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) in Amritsar is the nearest airport, located about 13 km away. It takes around 20-30 minutes to reach the templ...
Amritsar Junction (ASR) is the main railway station, well-connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The station is about 2 km from the t...
Amritsar is well-connected by road via National Highway 3, National Highway 54, and the Grand Trunk Road. Regular government and private bus services run from D...
Auto-rickshaws are the most common mode of transport within the city. Cycle-rickshaws are good for shorter distances. App-based services like Ola and Uber are w...
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
The site's construction was initiated by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, in 1577, who also completed the Amrit Sarovar pool. His successor, Guru Arjan Dev, designed the temple and construction was completed in 1604. He installed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, inside it. The templ...
As the preeminent spiritual site for Sikhs, the Golden Temple is a place of pilgrimage and the religion's central institution. Its four entrances, one on each side, symbolize the Sikh belief in equality and that people from all walks of life are welcome. Architecturally, it is a unique blend of Hind...
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