Route Guide

Delhi to Amritsar — The Golden Temple Express

Updated June 25, 2026 | 3 min read

Delhi to Amritsar is one of India's most emotional routes. Whether you're visiting the Golden Temple for the first time or the hundredth, the journey begins with a 1-hour flight.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 450 km
  • Flight time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Daily flights: 10+
  • Cheapest fare: ₹3,000-₹5,000

Must-Do in Amritsar

  • 🙏 Golden Temple: Open 24/7. Visit at 4 AM for the Palki Sahib ceremony — life-changing
  • 🍛 Langar: World's largest free kitchen. 100,000+ meals served daily. Volunteer if you can
  • 🇮🇳 Wagah Border: Evening flag-lowering ceremony — arrive 2 hrs early for good seats
  • 🍗 Food: Kesar da Dhaba (since 1916), Beera Chicken House, Amritsari kulcha

Tips

  • 📅 Baisakhi (Apr 13-14): PEAK — book 8 weeks early. Fares double
  • 📅 Gurpurab (Nov): Massive rush — book in September
  • 🧣 Head covering: Required at Golden Temple — carry a scarf or use free ones available

Golden Temple Express

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