Amritsar in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Amritsar cover the temple, food and countryside. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Punjab — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: temple & Wagah
2Day 2: food & old city
3Day 3: rural Punjab
4Faith, flavour & countryside

Day 1: temple & border

Golden Temple and the Wagah ceremony.

Day 2: food & old city

A Punjabi food walk and the bazaars.

Day 3: rural Punjab

A village experience beyond the city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Amritsar — prices per person.

Amritsar

Golden Temple Night Experience – Wees getuige van de Palki-ceremonie

Wagah Border Flag Retreat Ceremony

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vanaf$45/ persoon

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Amritsar in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Amritsar?

Three days is ideal — the temple and Wagah border on day one, food and the old city on day two, and rural Punjab on day three, covering faith, flavour and countryside.

What is the best experience in Amritsar for 3 days?

The Golden Temple is the most spiritual, the Wagah border the most thrilling, and the food walk the most delicious; all reward your time.

How do I plan a 3-day Amritsar itinerary?

Spend day one on the temple and border, day two on food and the old city, and day three on a rural Punjab experience.