Harmandir Sahib
The gold-covered shrine in the middle of a sacred pool, Sikhism's holiest place, open to all.
- Open
- Open all day and night
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Best Time
- Before dawn or after dark, when it glows
- Address
- Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006Directions
- Getting There
- Walk from the heritage street; vehicles stop outside.
Why Go
The four doors mean anyone of any faith may come in from any direction. Inside, hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib are sung almost all day and night.
Walk the marble path around the pool, then cross the causeway into the shrine itself.
Tips
- Cover your head, remove your shoes and wash your feet before entering. Scarves are lent at the gate.
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