Amritsar · Punjab
Amritsar on a Budget: A 2-Day Itinerary
The Golden Temple, Wagah and langar for ₹3,500–6,000 — one of India’s cheapest trips.
Guide by MRIGAN
AMRITSAR — 2-Day Budget Trip ✨
Day 1
📍 Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
📍 Free langar meal
📍 Jallianwala Bagh
📍 Evening at the temple lit up
Day 2
📍 Wagah Border ceremony (evening)
📍 Partition Museum
📍 Local food crawl
Budget (per person, excl. travel to Amritsar)
Stay: free/donation at Golden Temple sarai, or hostel ₹400–800/night
Food: ₹250–450/day (langar is free)
Local transport: ₹200–400/day
Wagah shared cab: ₹150–300
✅ Total: ₹3,500–₹6,000 per person
Travel tips
- The Golden Temple runs free langar 24/7 and free/very cheap pilgrim lodging (sarai) — use it.
- Reach Wagah Border early afternoon for a good seat at the flag-lowering ceremony.
- Cover your head at the temple; free scarves are available at the entrance.
- Eat Amritsari kulcha, chhole and lassi at Kesar da Dhaba and Bharawan da Dhaba.