Punjab
Punjab's main draw for travellers is Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine, and its free community kitchen that feeds tens of thousands daily. October to March is the comfortable season, and one to two days covers the city.
By Experience My India Editorial Team · Reviewed by Experience My India Editorial Team · Updated 1 Sept 2026
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Places to visit in Punjab
About Punjab
Punjab, in India's northwest, is best known to travellers for one city: Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine, and one of the most moving sights in India regardless of your own faith. The state's food, hospitality and agricultural wealth are well known within India, but for most international visitors a Punjab trip means Amritsar, often paired with the nightly flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah border with Pakistan.
The Golden Temple, Amritsar
Sikhism's holiest shrine, gilded and set in a sacred pool, with a free community kitchen (langar) feeding all visitors regardless of faith.
Wagah border ceremony
A nightly, highly choreographed flag-lowering ceremony at the India-Pakistan border, a short drive from Amritsar.
Jallianwala Bagh
A memorial garden marking the site of the 1919 massacre, a short walk from the Golden Temple.
Best time to visit, and how many days
October to March is the comfortable season; summer is very hot. One to two days is enough to see the Golden Temple properly, eat at the langar, and take in the Wagah border ceremony in the same trip.
Punjab's food
Amritsar and the wider Punjab region are one of India's most consistent food destinations: tandoor-baked kulcha, rich makhani curries, sarson da saag with makki di roti in winter, and lassi thick enough to eat with a spoon. It is worth building at least one meal stop into any Punjab itinerary beyond the temple and the border.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the langar at the Golden Temple?
A free community kitchen run by volunteers that feeds tens of thousands of people daily, regardless of religion, caste or background — one of the temple's defining traditions.
Do I need to cover my head at the Golden Temple?
Yes, head covering is required for all visitors inside the complex, and headscarves are usually available at the entrance if you don't bring your own.
What is the Wagah border ceremony?
A nightly, highly theatrical flag-lowering ceremony performed by Indian and Pakistani border guards at the Wagah crossing near Amritsar, popular with visitors from both sides.
How many days do you need in Amritsar?
One to two days covers the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah border ceremony comfortably.
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