Sacred HeritageSikhism / Sacred SarovarNorth India

Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)

Amritsar, Punjab•Presiding Deity: Akal Purakh (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

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Strict Dress Code

Men: Head must be covered at all times (rumal/scarf available for free). Clean modest attire.

Women: Head must be covered with dupatta or scarf. Modest attire covering shoulders and legs.

Strictly Prohibited

✕ Uncovered heads✕ Footwear or socks near Sarovar✕ Tobacco/Alcohol (strictly prohibited)✕ Short dresses

Mobile & Electronics

Mobiles allowed for personal photos in circumambulation path; silent mode mandatory inside sanctum.

Safe Cloakroom & Lockers:

Large 24/7 safe baggage deposit cloakrooms (Ghatar Gaddi) outside the main plaza.

Footwear Counters: Massive Joda Ghar shoe-keeping service operated by volunteers with clean tokens.

Holy Prasadam

Karah Parshad & Guru Ka Langar

The worlds largest free community kitchen feeding up to 100,000 pilgrims daily with piping hot rotis, dal, kheer, and subzi cooked with selfless love (sewa).

⏱ Timing: Karah Parshad available 24/7; Langar serves 24 hours continuously

Major Sacred Sevas:

Palki Sewa
Langar Cooking & Serving Sewa
Sarovar Cleaning Sewa

How to Reach Amritsar

Air, rail, and road connections with verified cab estimate

Official Temple Trust

Nearest Airport

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)

Distance: 13 km (25 min)

Nearest Railway

Amritsar Junction (ASR)

Distance: 2 km (10 min free SGPC bus / auto)

Road & Cab Estimate

Connected via Grand Trunk Road (NH44). Free SGPC pilgrim shuttle buses run from the railway station to the temple.

Estimated Pre-Paid Cab: Airport to Golden Temple taxi: ₹400 – ₹600.

Best Time & Months to Visit

October to March (crisp sunny days and cool pleasant evenings)

Recommended stay duration: 1 to 2 Days. Consider traveling on weekdays to avoid massive weekend rush.

Crowd Level & Queue Status

High

Sarva Darshan queue can require waiting between 2 to 6 hours during auspicious tithis. It is highly recommended to reserve Special / VIP Darshan passes in advance through the official shrine board portal.

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