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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.
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.
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Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006, Katra Ahluwalia, Coorg, Punjab, India
Air
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 temple by taxi or cab.
Train
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 temple. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available at the station.
Road
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 Delhi (450 km), Chandigarh (225 km), and other cities in North India.
Local Transport
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 widely available. A free bus service also runs between the railway station and the temple.
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