Amritsar - Wikipedia Amritsar, [a] also known as Ambarsar, [b] is the second- largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district
Amritsar | Map, Temple, History | Britannica Amritsar, city, northern Punjab state, northwestern India It lies about 15 miles (25 km) east of the border with Pakistan Amritsar is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre
Amritsar, India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor Amritsar is a major commercial and cultural centre in the heart of Punjab The city is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion and is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple
Best Places to Visit in Amritsar | Incredible India Explore the vibrant city of Amritsar, India and its many attractions Visit the iconic Golden Temple, experience the colorful culture of Swarn Mandir, and more
Amritsar Tourism (2026): Punjab, India gt; Top Places, Travel Guide Amritsar, colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a city steeped in history and spirituality It stands as a prominent cultural and religious hub in the heart of Punjab, as the second largest city of India The city is most renowned for the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine in Sikhism
About Amritsar City, History of Amritsar, India | City Amritsar Amritsar is a city of great virtue where the present has been shaped by its remarkable past This holy city pays its fealty to the sacrifices of its ancestors by commemorating their heroism and hardship
Tourism | District Amritsar, Government of Punjab | India Amritsar was founded by Sri Guru Ramdass ji, the fourth guru of the Sikhs in about 1574 A D Before the city was founded, the area was covered with thick forests and had several lakes
Amritsar travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia Explore Amritsar with our travel guide Visit the Golden Temple, witness the Wagah Border ceremony, sample Punjabi street food and discover Sikh culture