Amritsar, Punjab, India — 3-day curated itinerary — whattodowheretogo

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Lucknow to Amritsar: The Long Drive & Golden Temple Arrival

A full-day drive from Lucknow to Amritsar (~493 miles, 10-11 hours). Arrive in the late afternoon to check into your hotel, then head straight to the Golden Temple for a serene evening visit.

3 curated stops on today's route

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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Hotel City Heart

Hotel City Heart, Golden Temple Road, Hussainpura, Amritsar, Amritsar I Tahsil, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India

$150 / person View on map

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05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

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Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)

Shri Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple Road, Hussainpura, Amritsar, Amritsar I Tahsil, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India

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08:15 PM - 09:15 PM

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Bharawan Da Dhaba

Bharawan Da Dhaba, Golden Temple Road, Hussainpura, Amritsar, Amritsar I Tahsil, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India

$10 / person View on map

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Hotel City Heart

Estimated Rate$150 / night

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Weather Forecast

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30 Fri81° / 64°Partly Cloudy

31 Sat83° / 64°Clear

1 Sun84° / 62°Partly Cloudy

Packing Essentials checklist

Destination Travel Guidelines

Electrical Outlets

Check the local plug type & voltage before you travel

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping norms vary locally; 10-15% is a reasonable default where it is customary.

Local Etiquette

Learn a couple of local greetings — it goes a long way with hosts and staff.

Currency:Local currency — check the exchange rate before you go

Day 1 Budget Cost$160 / day

Total Curated: $183

Nicely under your balanced budget — room to splurge.