The Amritsar old city heritage walk starts at Town Hall and passes through historic streets toward Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple. From a three-star hotel in Amritsar, Jallianwala Bagh is about 3 minutes on foot, one of the route’s landmarks.
- Route: Town Hall through the old city toward Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple.
- Heritage Street: a one-kilometre stretch from the old Town Hall toward Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple.
- Jallianwala Bagh hours vary by season; confirm them with the Amritsar district administration before visiting.
Start near the Golden Temple
The official route begins at Town Hall and finishes at the entrance to Shri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple. Follow the heritage walk through the old city toward the temple, with Jallianwala Bagh among the marked stops.
The booklet names historic places along the way, including Qila Ahluwalia, Jalebiwala Chowk, Udasin Ashram Akhara Sangalwala, Thara Sahib, Darshani Deori and Chitta Akhara. Other listed stops include Thakurdwara Dariana Mandir, Chowrasti Atari, Taksal Chowk, Thakurdwara Raja Tej Singh, Crawling Street and an Ancient Passage.
At the temple, visitors must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. The area also includes the Akal Takht and Guru-ka-Langar, a communal kitchen serving free food to visitors.
Continue to Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh is a marked stop on the heritage walk between the old city and the Golden Temple. Its seasonal morning opening times are 06:00 in summer and 07:00 in winter, with closing at 20:30. These hours are not confirmed as a current timetable, so check the official site before you go.
The memorial sits within the historic route, making it a natural place to pause before continuing toward the temple. For the background and practical visit details, the Jallianwala Bagh history and visitor guide covers the site in more depth.
Times checked November 2026.
Walk toward the old-city bazaars
Heritage Street connects the old Town Hall area with Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple along a one-kilometre stretch. Its tiled pathways run through central Amritsar, past statues of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and B.R. Ambedkar and a sculpture commemorating the Jallianwala Bagh martyrs.
Hall Bazaar is another old-city landmark to include in your route. The walk booklet’s stops show how the historic lanes connect several neighbourhood sites, while Heritage Street provides a defined corridor through the centre. The Hall Bazaar guide explains what to know before browsing its shops.
Route, access and comfort notes
The heritage walk begins at Town Hall and ends at the Golden Temple entrance. Confirm the arrangements with the walk operator before setting out.
A museum visit can add another stop in the old city. The Partition Museum visit guide offers practical context for planning that stop.
The contribution for Indian and foreign visitors should be checked with the operator before travel because the published amounts are older. For entry at the Golden Temple, be ready to remove your shoes and cover your head. Check the Amritsar district administration’s official site before you go for Jallianwala Bagh’s current hours.
Road conditions can affect movement along the corridor, so take care around traffic. The heritage walk’s named stops and the tiled Heritage Street provide the clearest route details for linking Town Hall, Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple.
FAQs
Where does the Amritsar heritage walk start and end?
The walk starts at Town Hall and ends at the entrance to the Golden Temple, passing through the old city toward Jallianwala Bagh.
How long does the walk take?
Confirm the walk’s duration with the operator before you go.
What should you wear or bring into the Golden Temple?
Visitors must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering.
What are Jallianwala Bagh’s opening hours?
Seasonal morning opening times and the evening closing time are given, but are not confirmed as a current timetable. Check the Amritsar district administration’s official site before visiting.